Poached Salmon With Snow Peas Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water 

3 strips lemon zest 

4 skinless salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each) 

1/2 pound trimmed snap peas 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 

1 bunch trimmed watercress 

Olive oil 

Preparation

Bring water and lemon zest to a simmer in a large skillet. Season salmon fillets and add to pan with snap peas. Cover and cook 5 minutes, until salmon is opaque throughout; transfer to a platter. Drain and toss peas with butter, mint, and watercress. Drizzle with olive oil and season.