Slow Cooker Poached Salmon

135 min
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Lemon and herbs flavor this easy slow cooker poached salmon recipe adapted from the The Kitchen. Serve with Basic Aioli.

135 min
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Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 2 cup water Added to
  • 1 cup dry white wine Added to
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced Added to
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced Added to
  • 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh Added to
  • 6 sprig fresh tarragon, dill, or flat-leaf parsley or a combination Added to
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns Added to
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Added to
  • 2 lb skin-on fresh salmon Added to
  • freshly ground black pepper Added to
  • lemon wedges for serving Added to
  • aioli for serving Added to
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Directions

1. Step

In the crock of a slow cooker, combine the water, white wine, lemon, shallots, bay leaf, herbs, peppercorns, and teaspoon of salt. Cook on high for 30 minutes to create the poaching liquid.

2. Step

Season the top of the salmon with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker, skin side down. Cover and cook on low until the salmon is opaque in color and flakes gently with a fork, 1 hour or longer (begin checking after 45 minutes).

3. Step

Serve with lemon wedges on the side and a bowl of aioli for passing at the table.

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