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Cold Poached Salmon with Red Bell Pepper and Parsley Salsa

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This all-in-one main course can be made several hours ahead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons chopped onion
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, each cut into 8 wedges
2 8-ounce salmon steaks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon drained capers

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 2 cups water, wine, 2 tablespoons onion, 2 tablespoons dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic to boil in wide saucepan or skillet. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to bowl. Cool.

    Step 2

    Add salmon steaks to poaching liquid in same saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat just until salmon is opaque in center, about 7 minutes. Using spatula, transfer salmon to plate and cool. Cut salmon steaks in half; remove skin and bones. Cut salmon into 1-inch pieces.

    Step 3

    Combine parsley, lemon juice, oil, 2 tablespoons dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic in processor. Chop finely. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in bell pepper, capers and 2 tablespoons onion. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes, salmon and salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before continuing.)

    Step 4

    Mound salmon in center of platter. Surround with potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon salsa over.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories
354; total fat
12 g; saturated fat
2 g; cholesterol
62 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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