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Steamed Salmon Filet with Fresh Dill and Lemon

Yield: 100 servings 

salmon with dill and lemon
Ingredients, Salmon
  • 100 5-ounce salmon filets
  • ¼ ounce salt
  • ¼ ounce black pepper
  • ½ ounce dill
  • 6 lemons, each cut into 30–40 thin slices
  • white wine (optional)
Procedure, Salmon

Salt and pepper salmon filets, sprinkle with dill and place 2 lemon slices on each filet. Steam 7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 150 °F. (White wine may be used as the steaming liquid, for extra flavor.

Ingredients, Dill and Lemon Sauce
  • 2 ounces olive oil
  • 2 pounds leeks, diced
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 5 quarts vegetable stock
  • 5 quarts chicken stock
  • 4 ounces chopped dill
  • 4 lemons, zest and juice
Procedure, Dill and Lemon Sauce

In saucepot, sauté leeks in olive oil until soft. Add wine, vegetable stock and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Add dill, lemon zest and juice.

Plating

Spoon broth over steamed salmon.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/100 of recipe

 Nutrition Facts - Salmon

% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Harvard University Dining Services

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