One Pan Poached Salmon and Green Beans

This poached salmon and green beans recipe is an easy weeknight meal. As many of you might have figured out salmon is James’ and mine favorite type of fish. I am always trying to figure out different ways to make it. This recipe I just made up. I had an idea of the flavors I wanted and decided to try and create something yummy. Poached salmon is just one of the many different ways to prepare salmon and it helps retain the moisture. The green beans retain the flavors of the poaching liquid so they are very flavorful. Best part, the lack of clean up. Especially since the kitchen is in the middle of being redone and I am surrounded by mess 24/7.

Ingredients:

two fillets of salmon

1 lemon- 1 half sliced, the other half juiced

a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

2 Tbl Olive oil

Water

1 Tbl unsalted butter

1 quarter of a yellow onion – chopped

1 bag of frozen green beans

1 tsp seasoned salt

2 cloves of garlic – chopped

Directions:

In a medium frying pan with high sides heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped garlic and onion and stir for 5-10 minutes until the onion turns translucent.

The garlic in the olive oil

Add 1 1/2 cup of water, the lemon juice, lemon slices and 2 cup of white wine to the sauce pan. Bring to a slow, rolling boil.

Once at a boil, slide the fillets into the pan. Let the salmon cook for 5 minutes, then add the bag of frozen green beans. Check if the salmon flakes (which means it’s done) if not then cook for a few more minutes until it is done. Once it is done, remove the salmon from the mixture and set aside, cover with a plate to keep them warm or put them in a warming drawer.

One Pan! Its so easy!

Boil the green beans until they are al dente. Use a colander to drain the liquid then return them to the pan. Add the butter and let melt, coating the beans and letting them brown a bit. Add the seasoned salt, toss till coated and serve with the salmon.