Sunshine Poached Salmon

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 2 servings
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You'll most likely already have all the ingredients in your cupboard to make this quick salmon recipe. My husband is a picky eater, but even he loves the sweet and slight heat flavors that come through. —Marie Valdes, Pinellas Park, Florida

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup white wine or water
  • 2 salmon fillets (5 to 6 ounces each), skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple preserves or 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine water and wine. Bring to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add salmon. Cook, covered, until a thermometer reads 145° and fish is no longer opaque, 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through and combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Remove salmon with a fish spatula or slotted spoon to plates. Spoon sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 313 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.

You'll most likely already have all the ingredients in your cupboard to make this quick salmon recipe. My husband is a picky eater, but even he loves the sweet and slight heat flavors that come through. —Marie Valdes, Pinellas Park, Florida
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