Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAqui Willow GlenPoached Salmon Recipe

Poached Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Aqui Willow Glen
Time1h
Serves4

British Columbia sustainably raised salmon filet with an organic blue corn pancake, leek cream sauce, organic French lentils, herb grilled local asparagus and sun dried tomato-fennel relish.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lentils

    Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a saucepan, combine lentils with 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Leek Cream Sauce

    Slice leeks finely and sauté in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Poach the Salmon

    Fill a large pan with water, season with salt, and bring to a gentle simmer. Add salmon filets and poach for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Remove and drain.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or roast until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Sun-dried Tomato-Fennel Relish

    Chop sun-dried tomatoes and fennel bulb. Mix together with a drizzle of olive oil and salt for seasoning.

  6. 6

    Make Blue Corn Pancakes

    In a bowl, mix blue cornmeal with water and a pinch of salt. Cook on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  7. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, place a pancake, top with lentils, a poached salmon filet, drizzle with leek cream sauce, add grilled asparagus, and finish with sun-dried tomato-fennel relish.

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