Poached Citrus Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 Vital Choice sockeye salmon fillet (24 ounces) or 4 sockeye, silver or king salmon portions (6 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon organic Vital Choice extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup water (can substitute light chicken or vegetable stock)
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup dry white wine (or apple juice if your prefer not to use wine)
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper or lemon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Place the salmon in a baking dish brushed lightly with olive oil.
3. Cover with wine, orange juice, and water.
4. Add chopped shallots, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover with lid or greaseproof paper and put in the oven until the fish is just cooked (barely opaque in the center; 15 ‒20 minutes). Watch to make sure juices do not entirely evaporate.
6. Remove salmon and place in a shallow serving dish. Pour some the remaining juices over the salmon and serve immediately.