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Salmon Poached in Verjus





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Makes 2 servings

Notes: Fruity-tart verjus is the unfermented juice of unripe wine grapes.

 1 cup verjus
 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
 2 salmon steaks, each 1 1/4 inch thick (1 lb. total)
 1 tablespoon butter
Step 1
1

Place the verjus and the chopped shallots in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat. Add the salmon steaks. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Lift the fish onto 2 dinner plates and keep warm. Strain the juices and return to the pan. Boil juices over high heat until they have been reduced to 1/3 cup, 5 to 7 minutes, then whisk in the butter. Pour over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g24%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 159mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 40g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.