Gramma’s Sweet and Sour Salmon
Roasted salmon topped with asparagus
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs salmon filet (cut into 4 portions)
  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ tsp peppercorns
  • 2 eggs
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tsp corn starch (stirred into 1.2 cup of warm poaching liquid)

Instructions

  • In a saucepan large enough to hold the fish in 1 layer, bring the water, onion, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the peppercorns to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the onion is partially soft
  • Add the salmon to the water, and gently simmer for 10 minutes, or until done. Remove the salmon from the pan, and set asideIn a separate bowl, while the salmon is cooking, beat the eggs, and add in the lemon juice and sugar
  • After the salmon is removed from the saucepan, strain the poaching liquid, and set aside ½ cup of the liquid. Slowly whisk the hot the poaching liquid into the egg mixture. Return this to the stove, over a medium heat, stirring regularly until it comes to a gentle simmer. If it needs additional thickening, whisk the cornstarch into the reserved poaching liquid, and add this to the egg mixture. Simmer until it thickens
  • Adjust the flavor as needed, with sugar, vinegar, or salt and pepperPour the sauce over the salmon, and serve immediately, or serve chilled
Nutrition Facts
Gramma’s Sweet and Sour Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
175
mg
58
%
Sodium
 
119
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
905
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
187
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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