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Pinot Noir Poached Salmon
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 2
Delicate and tasty salmon dish.
Ingredients:
2 salmon steaks, approximately 1-inch thick
1/2 lemon, juice of
coarse kosher salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup pinot noir wine
1 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon butter
Directions:
1. Wash salmon and pat dry; squeeze lemon juice over the top of the salmon, sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet or frying pan that is 2-inches deep, add wine and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add salmon in a single layer. Cover and simmer approximately 8 to 12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 140°F.
4. Carefully remove salmon from pan and transfer onto individual serving plates.
5. Let the liquid boil until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup. Remove pan from heat. Add the butter and mix it in by swirling the pan. Pour the sauce over the salmon just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com