Oven-Poached Salmon Fillets

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 degress F. Coat a 9-inch glass pie pan or an 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place salmon, skin-side (or skinned-side) down, in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with wine. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with shallots.
3. Cover with foil and bake until opaque in the center and starting to flake, 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness.
4. When the salmon is ready, transfer to dinner plates. Spoon any liquid remaining in the pan over the salmon and serve with lemon wedges.

Tips

Per servings: 216 calories; 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 4 g mono unsaturated fat); 67 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 23 g protein; 0 g fiber; 213 mg sodium; 432 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: 433 mg potassium (22% dv).

Exchanges: 3 1/2 lean protein

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Baking salmon fillets, covered, with a little wine and some shallots produces moist, succulent results as long as you remember the two cardinal rules of fish cookery: choose only the freshest fish and don’t overcook it. Serve topped with your favorite sauce, if desired.