Tahini Honey Poached Salmon
Delicately poached salmon glazed with a creamy tahini and honey sauce, offering a perfect balance of nutty and sweet flavors for a wholesome and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poached
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow skillet, combine tahini, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, water, and olive oil; whisk until smooth.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them skin-side down in the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and poach the salmon for 10-12 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets occasionally until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and spoon additional sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added freshness, serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light cucumber salad to complement the rich tahini sauce.
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