Poached Salmon In The Microwave

Poaching salmon in a buttery white wine sauce in the microwave is a quick and easy method of preparing salmon and will save your kitchen from smelling of fish all evening.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
• 4 salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter, wine, lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a microwave-safe casserole dish; place cover on dish.

Step 2

Microwave butter mixture until butter is melted, 45 to 60 seconds. Add salmon, skin-side up, to butter mixture and place cover on dish. Microwave until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes.