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Poached salmon on a white plate with dill sauce and lemon slices.

Slow Cooker Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Make an easy, healthy dinner with this slow cooker poached salmon with dill sauce. Tender, flaky salmon is gently poached in the crock pot and served with a fresh, creamy dill sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Seafood and Fish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

Creamy Dill Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cucumber (peeled and finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ tablespoons chives
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper

Poached Salmon

  • 1 lemon or lime (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (skin on or off)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 sprig fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients for the dill sauce in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate (up to 3 days ahead).
    Ingredients needed for dill sauce and a jar of dill sauce.
  • Place slices of lemon on the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer. Place salmon fillet on the slices.
    Placing lemon slices and salmon on the bottom of crockpot.
  • Add the sprig of dill, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with just enough water to cover the fillets.
    Adding dill and remaining ingredients to the pot.
  • Cover and cook on low until the salmon reaches 135℉ when tested with a thermometer, about 1 to 3 hours.
    Slow cooking the salmon in a white crock pot.
  • Carefully remove the salmon pieces and cover with foil until ready to serve.

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Notes

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  • VARIATIONS: Use any citrus fruit - lemon, lime, grapefruit, oranges. Each one will have it's own unique flavor.
  • NOTES: be careful not to overcook the salmon. Once the thermometer reaches 135 degrees, take it out and cover with foil
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges, dill sauce, and a garnish of fresh dill. 

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 837mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.2mg
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