Crockpot Poached Salmon Recipe

Cook salmon to tender, moist perfection in your crockpot or slow cooker. This easy recipe for crockpot poached salmon is perfect for entertaining. You can use salmon steaks or salmon fillets. If you use fillets, however, make sure they are large enough. Salmon steaks weigh, on average, about 6 ounces, so make sure the fillets are the same size. If the fillets are smaller, the cooking time will be less, about 2 hours. Check the fish with a meat thermometer before you remove it from the slow cooker. The fish should be at least 145 f for food safety reasons. But, since the crockpot environment is so moist if the fish cooks to well done, or 160 f, it will still be tender and moist. Vary the seasonings according to your own tastes if you'd like. You could use thyme or marjoram in place of the dill weed, or try oregano or dried crushed red pepper flakes. This wonderful dish should be served with some special side dishes. We like to serve it with roasted asparagus and potatoes grand mere. Yum.