Lemon-Dill Poached Salmon

This recipe for Lemon-Dill Poached Salmon is just as quick and easy to make as it is nutrient dense with an impressive Nutrivore Score of 747!

Poached salmon is a great staple weeknight meal.  And while it’s faster and better if poached fresh (or thawed), it can even be poached from frozen, which makes it a go-to for days when there isn’t time to prepare anything ahead of time.

Lemon-Dill Poached Salmon Recipe

Nutrivore Score: 747

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 125kcal

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lemon juice and grated rind
• 2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or about 1 Tbsp dried dill)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2-3 salmon fillets 6-7 oz each

Instructions

• Place lemon juice, grated lemon rind, dill and water into the bottom of a large saucepan or skillet.
• Add salmon fillets to the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat and then cover and reduce temperature to maintain a simmer.
• Simmer covered for 12-15 minutes, until salmon is fully cooked and opaque throughout.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Lemon-Dill Poached Salmon Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

125

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

5

g

8

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

47

mg

16

%

Sodium

 

39

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

437

mg

12

%

Carbohydrates

 

1

g

0

%

Fiber

 

0.4

g

2

%

Sugar

 

0.3

g

0

%

Protein

 

17

g

34

%

Vitamin A

 

52

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

7

mg

8

%

Calcium

 

15

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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