Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsStarling Restaurant and BarPoached Salmon Recipe

Poached Salmon Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

beluga lentils | beurre blanc | capers | herbs | grilled kale

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Ingredients

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Poached Salmon

Beurre Blanc

Method

Poaching the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Poaching Liquid

    In a large pot, combine water, white wine, lemon slices, dill, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Poach the Salmon

    Add salmon fillets to the pot, skin-side down. Cover and poach for about 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.

Cooking Beluga Lentils

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 4

    Cook Lentils

    Add beluga lentils and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Making Beurre Blanc

  1. 5

    Sauté Shallots

    In a small saucepan, combine white wine and minced shallots. Simmer until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.

  2. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Reduce heat and whisk in cold butter, one cube at a time, until emulsified. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and season with salt.

Grilling Kale

  1. 7

    Prepare the Kale

    Toss kale with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Preheat a grill or grill pan.

  2. 8

    Grill the Kale

    Grill kale for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred and tender.

Plating

  1. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, arrange a bed of beluga lentils, place poached salmon on top, drizzle with beurre blanc, and garnish with capers and fresh herbs. Serve alongside grilled kale.

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