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Poached Salmon with Snow Peas

A non-asian inspired Salmon & Snow Peas dish!

What you need

  1. 3/4 - 1 lb. Salmon fillets
  2. 2 cups chicken broth
  3. 1 pinch saffron threads
  4. 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed slightly (keep them whole)
  5. 1 tbl dried parsley flakes or several sprigs fresh parsley
  6. 1 tsp coriander seeds
  7. 1 lb. snow peas, trimmed
  8. 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  9. 1/2 lemon cut into wedges for garnish
  10. 1 - 2 tbl sour cream (optional)

How to make it

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a skillet and add garlic, saffron, parsley and coriander
  2. Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes
  3. Bring broth back to a low boil and add snow peas
  4. Cook about 2 minutes (they take no time at all)
  5. Remove peas to a serving dish and cover to keep warm (can be placed into a warm oven)
  6. Add salmon fillets in a single layer to the lightly boiling broth and add lemon slices around sides of fillets
  7. Cover and cook until salmon is done to your taste - depending on thickness, this may take from 4-8 minutes
  8. Remove salmon and cover to keep warm
  9. Raise heat on broth and reduce by about half - taste for seasoning
  10. If desired, finish sauce with a bit of sour cream
  11. Garnish salmon with lemon wedges

Serve with snow peas, sauce on the side and a green salad

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