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Oil Poached Salmon - Simply Tender
Poached salmon- the tenderest, just cooked fish. Wonderful smooth texture. Lightly infused with the flavor of the olive oil and the scent of the spices.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 1 liter extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 2 Bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in large deep skillet at the lowest possible heat. Use your finger to test the oil. When you can't keep your finger in the oil anymore, the temperature is perfect.
- 2
Add all the spices.
- 3
Wash and dry the fish thoroughly.
- 4
Slide fish into the oil and let cook for 20-30 minutes. When fat pearls on the surface of the fillet, the fish is done.
- 5
Scoop up carefully, letting the oil drip away as much as possible.
- 6
Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.