Poaching salmon in tea is a great way to boost flavour and appeal without adding any unnecessary fat and salt.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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Salsa: |
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Pineapple, finely diced |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Orange, finely diced |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Red plum, finely diced |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Red onion, finely diced |
1/4 cup (50 mL)
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Fresh ginger, minced |
1/4 tsp (1 mL)
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Juice of a lime |
1/2 lime
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Pinch of chili flakes (or to taste) |
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Pepper to taste |
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4 Portions of fresh salmon |
6 oz (200 g)
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Tea bags of herbal citrus tea (such as Rooibos citrus blend or lemon ginger) |
4
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Directions
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In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for the salsa. This can be made 1 day ahead and kept in the fridge.
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In a deep fry pan or pot add enough water to measure 1 inch in depth. Simmer the 4 tea bags until a very strong tea has brewed. About 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
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Place salmon, skin side up, in the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes on medium heat. Turn the fish over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Place fish on a plate and top with fruit salsa.
© – Reproduced with permission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2007.
Nutrition Information per 1 portion of salmon with 1/4 cup (50 mL) salsa:
Calories: 311 kcal
Protein: 31 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Cholesterol: 87 mg
Last Update – November 16, 2017