Poached Salmon with Parsley Sauce and Leeks

James Martin serves up poached salmon with a classic parsley sauce and sautéed leeks in this simple, elegant dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 631.1 kcals 2524.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.7 grams 70.8 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.5 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
500
ml
Milk
Full fat
50
g
Fruits
3
piece
Lemon
For juice and presentation
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
piece
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Finely chopped
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
To taste
Seafood
700
g
Salmon Fillet
Skin on, 4 pieces
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Halved and studded with 2 cloves
1
piece
Leek
Finely diced

Steps

  • Simmer milk, studded onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a saucepan.
  • Poach salmon in the milk for 10 minutes.
  • Remove salmon and strain the milk into a bowl.
  • Melt half the butter and cook flour until golden-brown.
  • Whisk in reserved milk until sauce thickens.
  • Whisk in double cream and parsley.
  • Season sauce with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Sauté leeks in remaining butter for 5 minutes.
  • Season leeks with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve salmon over leeks, top with sauce, and garnish with muslin-wrapped lemon halves.