Poached Salmon with Artichoke Confit

Ingredients for Poached Salmon with Artichoke Confit

• 80ml fresh lemon juice, divided

• 4 artichokes

• 6 sprigs thyme

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

• 850ml olive oil

• 120ml fresh fava beans (from about 230g pods) or frozen, thawed

• Kosher salt

• 120ml shelled fresh peas (from about 230g pods) or frozen, thawed

• 180ml green olives, coarsely chopped

• 1/2 cup pea shoots (tendrils) or fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems

• 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley

• 4 sprigs dill

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 240ml dry white wine

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

• Kosher salt

• 110g skinless salmon fillets

How to make Poached Salmon with Artichoke Confit

Add 45ml lemon juice to a large bowl of cold water. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove tough dark outer leaves. Using a serrated knife, trim top of artichoke to just above the heart. Trim stem, leaving about 1" intact. Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove dark outer layer from stem. Halve artichoke lengthwise and scoop out choke with a spoon. Transfer artichoke to lemon water to prevent discoloration.

Drain artichokes; pat dry. Cook with thyme, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until oil around artichokes is bubbling. Reduce heat and cook, turning artichokes occasionally, until stems are tender when pierced with a knife, 15-20 minutes; let cool in oil.

Meanwhile, if using fresh fava beans, cook in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water. Drain and peel; place in a large bowl. (If using frozen fava beans, cook 2 minutes; do not peel.)

Return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain and add to bowl with fava beans.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer artichokes to bowl with peas and fava beans. Add 1/4 cup artichoke cooking oil, olives, pea shoots, mint, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice; toss and season with salt and pepper.

Do Ahead: Artichokes can be poached 1 day ahead. Keep in oil; cover and chill.

Bring parsley, dill, lemon slices, lemon juice, wine, peppercorns, and 725ml water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat; season with salt. Add salmon; cover. Reduce heat and simmer gently until just opaque throughout, 6-8 minutes. Using a large spatula, remove salmon and lemon slices from poaching liquid. Serve salmon with artichoke salad and lemon slices.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.