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Tea-Poached Salmon

Julia Skinner

Servings

1

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

6-10 minutes

Gently poached in spiced black tea, this delicate salmon filet absorbs the balanced flavors of chilis, peppercorns, allspice and coriander — compliments of the Pickling Starter blend.

Tea-Poached Salmon

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sea salt

  • 2 ½ tsp loose black tea

  • 1 ½ tsp Pickling Starter

  • 1 whole star anise

  • 2 2-3” strips orange peel

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 6 oz. salmon filet

Directions

  1. Simmer tea and seasonings in the water in a skillet on medium-low until the tea is thoroughly steeped in the water and the liquid is fragrant.

  2. Strain out the tea and spices and return the liquid to the pan.

  3. Add your salmon filet and cook over medium-low heat, covered, until the salmon is tender and cooked through, turning once during cooking.

  4. Serve with rice.
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