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Cold Poached Salmon with Fennel Relish

3.8

(3)

Be sure to have the fishmonger remove all skin from the fillets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
2 4-ounce 1-inch-thick salmon fillets
1 cup chopped peeled seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fennel
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped radish
1 1/2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring first 4 ingredients to simmer in heavy wide saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain. Return liquid to same pan and bring to boil. Turn off heat. Add salmon and cook 5 minutes per side. Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

    Step 2

    Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

    Step 3

    Place salmon on plates. Spoon relish over salmon and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
220; fat
9 g; sodium
316 mg; cholesterol
66 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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