White Wine Poached Salmon with Tarragon Cream for One
Indulge in the elegance of simplicity with this White Wine Poached Salmon with Tarragon Cream, a refined yet effortless recipe designed for one. Perfectly moist salmon is gently poached in a delicate medley of dry white wine, fresh tarragon sprigs, and fragrant lemon slices, infusing every bite with subtle, citrusy aromatics. The dish is elevated further with a rich, velvety tarragon cream sauce, delicately seasoned and finished with a touch of butter for added decadence. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gourmet single-serving meal is ideal for an intimate dinner or a moment of self-care. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Keywords: white wine poached salmon, tarragon cream sauce, easy salmon recipe, single-serving salmon.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz Salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 cup Water
- 4 slices Lemon (sliced)
- 1 clove Garlic (smashed)
- 2 sprigs Fresh tarragon (stems)
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Fresh tarragon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized skillet or sauté pan, combine the white wine, water, lemon slices, smashed garlic, and tarragon sprigs. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
Season the salmon fillet lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Carefully place the salmon in the simmering liquid, ensuring it is mostly submerged.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Poach the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until it is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the liquid and set aside, loosely covering it with foil to keep warm.
Step 4
Strain and discard the poaching liquid or reserve it for another use. Return the pan to the stove over medium heat.
Step 5
Melt the butter in the pan, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.
Step 6
Add the chopped tarragon and season the cream sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and velvety.
Step 7
Plate the poached salmon and spoon the tarragon cream sauce generously over the top.
Step 8
Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (756.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 886.2 |
| Total Fat 55.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 198.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 738.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.8g | |
| Protein 40.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 894.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 181.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1153.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories