Salmon poaching

32 replies

CoolNavyTraybake · 23/01/2025 22:20

Hi,
looking for tips on poaching a 7lbs salmon in an Aga without a fish kettle. Any tips much appreciated!! Birthday party on Saturday and can’t get a fish kettle in time!!

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Saz12 · 23/01/2025 23:28

Huh, I thought trout was the fish to tickle.

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CoolNavyTraybake · 24/01/2025 00:23

Ok.. am a little bit scared of this forum now..😂

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Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 24/01/2025 00:26

Yeah,the fish ticklers have taken over 😁

ErrolTheDragon · 24/01/2025 00:37

CoolNavyTraybake · 24/01/2025 00:23

Ok.. am a little bit scared of this forum now..😂

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ErrolTheDragon · 24/01/2025 00:45

Is there a particular reason you want to poach it? Roasting seems more practical if you don't have a big enough pan for poaching, and IME tastier anyway. This looks simple

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cookingawholesalmon_1916

EBearhug · 24/01/2025 01:29

Saz12 · 23/01/2025 23:28

Huh, I thought trout was the fish to tickle.

Salmon are basically big trout.

My mum used to have a big fish kettle she did salmon in, but I don't know where you get one.

ARealitycheck · 24/01/2025 01:49

I started my working life as a chef. I still very much enjoy well cooked food. As far as I'm concerned with salmon the secret is keep it simple. Salt, pepper, a bit of lemon/lemon juice, butter and wrap it in foil and oven bake. Serve it with salad and crusty bread and butter.

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