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Home/Recipes/White Tea Poached Salmon

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-Free
Gluten-Free
Wheat-Free
Ingredients
  • 4 white tea bags
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
  • 4 thin slices lemon
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground 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:
Per serving: 380 calories (170 from fat), 19g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 120mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 44g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
  • 4 white tea bags
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
  • 4 thin slices lemon
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Shop with Prime

Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.