Easy Poached Salmon

5 from 5 votes

This poached salmon is infused with fresh herbs, shallots, lemon, and white wine for tender and flavorful fish in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: How To Poach Salmon, Poached Salmon, salmon recipe

Servings: servings

Le Creuset Braiser My favorite pan for all sorts of recipes cooked on the stovetop!

2 lemons one thinly sliced for poaching and the other quartered for squeezing on top
1 small shallot thinly sliced
3 to 4 sprigs tender fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, tarragon, etc)
½ cup white wine
½ cup water
4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prepare the poaching liquid. In a large skillet add the sliced lemon, shallot, fresh herbs, wine, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the salmon. Place the salmon filets (skin side down) in the pan, season with salt and pepper, cover the pan, and poach for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
Garnish and serve. Garnish the poached salmon with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon. If you'd like, you can drizzle hollandaise sauce on top before serving as well!