White Tea Poached Salmon

Serves 4
Time 20 min

In Asian countries, poaching salmon in green tea is a common cooking technique. Here, we bring a variation to this tradition by poaching the fish in mild white tea. Use the poaching liquid to make a delicately flavored sauce to complement the richness of this fish. Serve with steamed rice and Swiss chard.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    4white tea bags
    4 clovesgarlic, crushed
    4(1/2-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
    4thin slices lemon
    2 tablespoonsgluten-free tamari
    1 tablespoonmirin
    1 teaspoonarrowroot powder
    1 tablespooncanola oil
    4(6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil
    2green onions, chopped
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Place tea bags in a teapot or glass container.


Bring 2 cups water to a boil.


Remove from heat and let cool for 2 or 3 minutes.


Pour hot water over tea bags, cover and steep tea for 1 minute.


Remove tea bags from water.


Add garlic, ginger, lemon, tamari and mirin to tea and set aside.


In a small bowl, dissolve arrowroot powder in 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.


In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.


Add salmon and sear until browned, about 2 minutes.


Flip salmon and add tea mixture to skillet.


Bring to a boil.


Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently until center of salmon is opaque and flakes easily, 8 to 10 minutes.


Remove salmon to a plate, season lightly with salt and pepper and tent with foil to keep warm.


Add dissolved arrowroot to poaching liquid and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.


Strain liquid into a small bowl.


Drizzle strained liquid and sesame oil over salmon and garnish with green onions.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

380

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

120mg

Sodium

640mg

Total Carbohydrate

4g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

44g

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