Steamed Lemon Aioli Salmon.
Lemon Aioli is prepared with Salmon which just happens to be one of my very favorite fish to eat.
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Steamed Lemon Aioli Salmon
Description
Steaming is a fast, easy, and nutritious way to prepare salmon. It can be served warm or chilled, making it easily transportable to the office or other away-from-home dining spot.
Ingredients
FOR THE STEAMING BROTH:
- 4 cups of filtered water
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 rib celery, roughly chopped
- ½ small onion, roughly chopped
- 1 large lemon, quartered
FOR THE LEMON AIOLI:
- ½ cup organic mayonnaise
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of white pepper
FOR THE SALMON:
- 4 (6‑ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a wide 5‑ to 6‑quart pot, combine all the broth ingredients, squeezing the lemon quarters into the water and adding the lemon rinds to the pot.
- Place a steamer rack, either metal or nonstick silicone, in the pot. The broth level should just meet or be below the level of the steamer rack.
- Bring just to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, place a lid on the pot, and simmer the broth for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- While the broth is simmering, combine all the aioli ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Set aside to serve with the salmon.
- Sprinkle the salmon fillets with the salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a single layer on the steamer rack and replace the lid.
- Steam the salmon for 5 to 6 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F when tested with a digital thermometer. The fillets will be a light pink-orange color.
- Serve the salmon warm or cool with 2 tablespoons of the lemon aioli per serving.
Notes
You can make ahead and chill the salmon or store leftovers in the refrigerator in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. It’s best enjoyed within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces salmon, 2 T. aioli
- Calories: 435
- Sodium: 310 mg.
- Fat: 31 g.
- Saturated Fat: 5 g.
- Carbohydrates: 2 g.
- Fiber: 0 g.
- Protein: 34 g.
- Cholesterol: 125 mg.
This recipe posted, with permission, from Dr. Mark Hyman’s Eat Fat, Get Thin.
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30 thoughts on “Steamed Lemon Aioli Salmon Fillets”
This looks really good!! I pinned it for later!
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That is wonderful to hear. Thank you
I love salmon – this looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the rest of your week.
I hope that you will try it soon and let me know the results.
OMGeeeee! This recipe sounds delicious! I’d love to give it a whirl sometime, and it seems pretty simple to follow (so even a crap cook like me wouldn’t balls it up LOL) x
You totally would not balls it up
Thisone looks like a the pefect prep for salmon!! I have to give this one a try. Thanks for this!
My pleasure, indeed
It looks so yummy! I love salmon. I used to get mine at Costco. We’re not members any more. Maybe I can find it somewhere else.
It is pretty hard to beat the Costco price for Salmon. I was recently looking at the local Farmer Market.
Salmon can be super yummy! I love how you prepare it…and the taste of lemon must be delicious. I feel like I now need to eat salmon.
Yes, it adds a beautiful freshness.
My husband and children love salmon (I am allergic) so this would work well for them. Also, my husband doesn’t like having heavy sauces on his fish so this would be ideal! I will show this to him! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. You could try it with a different fish too.
Omg this looks and sounds so delicious! I’m always looking for healthy meals to make for my son! So yummy
I am so excited to hear this feedback. I hope that you will both enjoy.
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Wonderful. I am on my way.
I love salmon so much! This sounds like an amazing dish. I’d love to try it!
This is what I love to hear. Enjoy.
This is really helpful. I love using lemons! Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure. This is a wonderful season for lemons.
I absolutely love steamed salmon with lemon. We make these all the time. Thanks for sharing this receipe!
That’s fabulous. What’s your favored recipe?
My husband and I love salmon, and this is such an amazing way to prepare it. I love how healthy and delicious it looks. Would have to try this recipe soon!
Its very healthy and delicious. I hope you will love it as much as I do.
Steaming is my favorite way of cooking whatever. It is so delicious and goes best with fish. nice recipe
Thanks. I am playing more with steaming as of late.
I love salmon as well. I can’t wait to try out this recipe.
Be sure to give me your feedback once you try it.