Poached Salmon with Minted Yogurt Sauce

  • 6
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons packed parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 10 parsley sprigs
  • 10 dill sprigs, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 lemon slice
  • Six 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin
  • Kosher salt
  • Boiled potatoes, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt. Puree the yogurt sauce until it is smooth. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.

PREPARE THE SALMON
In a deep skillet wide enough to fit the salmon fillets in a single layer, combine the wine, parsley, dill, peppercorns, lemon and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Season the salmon fillets with salt and add them to the pot in a single layer. Cover and poach over moderately low heat until the salmon is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the salmon to a work surface. Remove and discard the salmon skin. Transfer the fillets to plates and drizzle with some of the yogurt sauce. Garnish with dill and serve with potatoes.