Poached Salmon with Dill

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), finely chopped
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
• 4 salmon fillets (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
• 8 fresh dill sprigs
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil and cumin over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until seeds are toasted, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon turmeric. Cook, covered, on medium-low 10-12 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped dill; cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, place salmon, skin side down, in a large skillet with high sides. Add dill sprigs, lemon peel, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining turmeric and enough water to cover salmon. Bring just to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

In a small bowl, mix yogurt, pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with salmon and potatoes.
Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Poached Salmon with Dill & Turmeric in Taste of Home
April/May 2015, p29