Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Apple

by | Sep 27, 2025 | Fish Main Course, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Rosemary, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

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Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Apple

A gentle, aromatic salmon dish scented with rosemary and a subtle apple sweetness.

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Keyword: Salmon, Poached, olive Oil, Rosemary
Category: Fish, Main Courses
Course: Mains, Fish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1216kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £8.00

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board & Chef's Knife
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Large Spatula

Ingredients

  • 600 ml Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2½ cups
  • 4 each Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
  • 1 each Small Apple peeled, cored, thinly sliced
  • 4 each Skinless Salmon Fillets about 150 g each (5 oz each)
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Extra Rosemary Sprigs and Fine Apple Matchsticks optional

Instructions

Infuse the Oil

  • Pour the olive oil into a medium, heavy-based saucepan. Add the rosemary sprigs and apple slices.
  • Warm gently over the lowest heat until the oil reaches 65°C / 150°F. Maintain this temperature for 20 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse. Do not let the oil simmer.

Prepare the Salmon

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with sea salt and black pepper.

Poach the Salmon

  • Slide the seasoned fillets carefully into the warm infused oil. The fish should be fully submerged.
  • Poach gently at 65°C / 150°F for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon is just opaque and flakes easily.

Finish & Serve

  • Lift the salmon out with a slotted spatula and place on warm plates.
  • Strain a little of the fragrant oil over each portion, squeeze with lemon juice, and garnish with extra rosemary sprigs or fine apple matchsticks if desired.

Presentation

  • Serve with buttery new potatoes or a crisp green salad.
  • The leftover infused oil can be cooled, strained, and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week—perfect for drizzling over bread or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 1216kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 137g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 100g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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