Poached Salmon with Shrimp and Crab Cheese Sauce

"This has been a hit with all family members! We enjoy it served with fresh green beans or broccoli and a large salad. This is a dish we used to pay dearly for in a restaurant but now that I figured out how to make it at home we save lots of money!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large skillet (I use my electric skillet), simmer chicken broth, celery pieces (about 3 inches long) and onion slices.
  • I use the vegetable pieces to make sort of a"trivit" under the salmon, so make them chunky.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Lay the fillet over vegetables, tucking under the tail end and continue to simmer until done through, about 30 minutes.
  • Make sure it is flaky and done all of the way through by seperating the fish with a fork.
  • If it is still bright orange, simmer longer.
  • Meanwhile make the sauce by melting the butter then adding the flour.
  • Cook for about 1 minute, then gradually add the milk.
  • Heat through but do not boil.
  • Once hot, gradually add the cheese and stir until it is all melted.
  • Add the crab and shrimp, heating gently until hot.
  • Remove the fish from the skillet and discard the broth and vegetables.
  • Serve the fish and sauce seperately as some like more sauce than others.

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Reviews

  1. Sorry to say, this one just didn't do it for me. Maybe I did something wrong, or maybe I was over-anticipating, but I didn't really like the combination of ingredients (and I thought I would). The texture of the fish was very nice though, and I think I will try this one more time to make sure I didn't make a mistake.
     
  2. This is a wonderful recipe, and very tasty! I did add Old Bay seasoning to both the salmon and the sauce and thought it added a little extra zing. I also served the chicken broth/vegetables instead of discarding, they were wonderful.
     
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