Module 16 · From the Sea
Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce
Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce is a keto dinner with 3.1 g net carbs, 34 g protein and 36 g fat per serving (472 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 30 minutes in total.
Salmon poached in a fragrant court-bouillon until meltingly soft, with a vivid green watercress and crème fraîche sauce. Quietly luxurious.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: fish, milk, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 15 min · Total time: 30 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 3.1 g |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Energy | 472 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 16.7 µg |
| Calcium | 74 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 3 g |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 4 piece skinless salmon fillets, about 150 g each
- 1 piece organic lemon, sliced
- 1 piece bay leaf, few peppercorns and dill stalks
- 100 g organic watercress
- 150 g organic crème fraîche
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp organic lemon juice
- 300 g organic asparagus or green beans
- 1 tbsp organic butter
Step-by-step method
- Bring 1.5 litres of water to the boil with the lemon, bay, peppercorns, dill stalks and 1 tsp salt; simmer 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat right down, lower in the salmon and poach at a bare shiver for 8 minutes.
- Blitz the watercress with the crème fraîche, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of salt until smooth and green.
- Steam the asparagus 3 minutes and toss with butter.
- Lift out the salmon and serve with the sauce and asparagus.
Chef’s tips
- The water should barely move: boiling makes the fish dry and stringy.
Variations
- Serve cold with the sauce in summer.
- Use sorrel instead of watercress.
Storage
Keeps 2 days; the sauce 1 day.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce?
One serving has 3.1 g net carbohydrates, 34 g protein and 36 g fat (472 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce ahead, store or freeze it?
Keeps 2 days; the sauce 1 day.
Which allergens are in Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce?
It contains fish, milk and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce?
Yes. Serve cold with the sauce in summer. Use sorrel instead of watercress.