The Olive Wellness Institute is a science repository on the nutrition,
health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, which is
all subject to extensive peer review.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Roasted Nut, Citrus and Micro-Herb Salad

  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Roasted Nut, Citrus and Micro-Herb Salad
Ingredients

Salmon
– 4 x 150g fillets salmon, skin off or 1 large fillet, at room temperature
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
– 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
– 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
– Few sprigs fresh rosemary, or herbs of choice

Salad
– 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented
– 1 orange, peeled and segmented
– 1 container micro herbs, washed
– 1-2 small radish, thinly sliced
– 1/3 cup roasted nuts, chopped
– 1-2 tbsp. EVOO
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1.To cook the salmon, place salmon, garlic, pepper and rosemary into a deep saucepan in a single layer. Pour over the EVOO until it just covers the salmon.

2. Poach on a low heat (70-80°C) for 20-30min or until the salmon easily flakes apart. Remove salmon from the oil and drain on paper towel.

3. To make the salad, gently combine all ingredients in a small bowl, drizzle with EVOO, salt and pepper.

4. Serve the salad on top of or alongside the salmon.

Download Recipe
Other recipes you may like