Whole Poached Salmon and Lemon

A spectacular Christmas centrepiece featuring succulent whole salmon poached with aromatics and lemon, served cold with hollandaise sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 686 kcals 5488 kcals
Carbohydrates 1.5 grams 12 grams
Fat 47 grams 376 grams
Protein 64 grams 512 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Quartered
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
pinch
Sea Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Cracked
Seafood
2.5
kg
Salmon
Whole
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Chopped

Steps

  • Place the whole salmon into a fish kettle or a large roasting tin.
  • Cover the fish completely with cold water and add the onion, bay leaves, vinegar, lemon, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover the vessel with a lid or foil and bring it to a boil on the stove.
  • Turn off the heat once boiling and let the fish stand in the water until completely cool.
  • Remove the salmon from the water and carefully scrape off the skin.
  • Transfer the salmon to a serving dish and serve with lemon wedges and hollandaise.