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Photographer: Diana Chistruga

Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Prep Time:25 mins

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Overhead view of the ingredients for Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus recipe spread out on a marble countertop

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients44-ounce fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets1lemon1orange1cupwater1poundasparagus spears, woody bases removed2tablespoonssnipped fresh parsley1tablespoonmelted butter¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground black pepper1sprigFresh parsley leaves

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Ingredients

44-ounce fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets

1lemon

1orange

1cupwater

1poundasparagus spears, woody bases removed

2tablespoonssnipped fresh parsley

1tablespoonmelted butter

¼teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground black pepper

1sprigFresh parsley leaves

DirectionsThaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; set aside. Squeeze juice from the lemon and orange; combine juices. Measure 1/4 cup juice for dressing and set aside.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaPour the remaining juice into a large skillet; add water. Bring to boiling. Add salmon; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 4 minutes. Lay asparagus atop salmon (see Tips). Simmer 4 to 8 minutes more or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and asparagus is crisp tender.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaMeanwhile, in a small bowl combine reserved 1/4 cup juices, snipped parsley, butter, reserved lemon peel, salt and pepper.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaTo serve, drizzle dressing mixture over salmon and asparagus. Garnish with additional fresh parsley leaves, if desired.TipsAsparagus in the liquid may take on a slightly olive green color.Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine; updated April 2023

Directions

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; set aside. Squeeze juice from the lemon and orange; combine juices. Measure 1/4 cup juice for dressing and set aside.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaPour the remaining juice into a large skillet; add water. Bring to boiling. Add salmon; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 4 minutes. Lay asparagus atop salmon (see Tips). Simmer 4 to 8 minutes more or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and asparagus is crisp tender.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaMeanwhile, in a small bowl combine reserved 1/4 cup juices, snipped parsley, butter, reserved lemon peel, salt and pepper.Photographer: Diana ChistrugaTo serve, drizzle dressing mixture over salmon and asparagus. Garnish with additional fresh parsley leaves, if desired.TipsAsparagus in the liquid may take on a slightly olive green color.

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; set aside. Squeeze juice from the lemon and orange; combine juices. Measure 1/4 cup juice for dressing and set aside.

Overhead view of a pan after adding salmon to juice ingredients for Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus recipe

Pour the remaining juice into a large skillet; add water. Bring to boiling. Add salmon; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 4 minutes. Lay asparagus atop salmon (see Tips). Simmer 4 to 8 minutes more or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and asparagus is crisp tender.

Overhead view of a pan after adding asparagus atop the salmon for Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus recipe

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine reserved 1/4 cup juices, snipped parsley, butter, reserved lemon peel, salt and pepper.

Overhead view of a white mixing bowl with ingredients for dressing mixed from Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus recipe

To serve, drizzle dressing mixture over salmon and asparagus. Garnish with additional fresh parsley leaves, if desired.

Tips

Asparagus in the liquid may take on a slightly olive green color.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine; updated April 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)206Calories10gFat4gCarbs24gProtein

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