Poached Salmon with Ginger and Cilantro
12 ounces salmon fillets
1-inch piece fresh ginger
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilanto
1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons water
1. Place salmon, skin side down, in a small heavy bottomed pan
2. Grate ginger
3. Chop cilantro coarsely; add 2 tablespoons of cilantro with
ginger and garlic to salmon along with wine and water
4. Cover and simmer, cooking according to size of salmon at its
thickest point, allowing 8 to 10 minutes per inch
5. Serve salmon with remaining pan juices and top with remaining
cilantro
Makes 2 servings. 26 grams of protein per 4 ounce serving. |