Lazy Girl's Champagne Poached Salmon proves that you don't have to get out of your pajamas just to have a fancy, delicious meal
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Meme
Ingredients
3 ½cupschampagnedivided
1cupwater
2clovesgarlicsmashed
¼teaspoondried dill
4salmon fillets4-6 ounce, skin removed
1teaspoonlemon juice
1tablespooncold buttercut into small pieces
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Poach the Salmon:
Add 3 cups of champagne, water, garlic, and dried dill into a pot or skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer to salmon fillets to the simmering champagne. Spoon some poaching liquid on top of salmon. Simmer until done, about 10 minutes.
Make the Sauce:
Meanwhile, pour remaining ½ cup champagne to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil until liquid reduces to about two tablespoons. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and cold butter.
To serve:
Remove salmon from the poaching liquid when done with a slotted spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Plate salmon and pour sauce over the top. Enjoy!