Poached Copper River Salmon

Summary

Yield
Prep Time30 minutes
Main IngredientFreshwater Fish
MealEntrees

Description

Don't be intimidated by cooking fish, this is a full-proof way to get delicious, tender salmon everytime.

Ingredients

  • 1 copper river salmon filet, tail and belly trimmed and pin bones removed, @ 2 and ½ pounds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 T peppercorns
  • 2 c white wine
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 minced onion
  • 1 sliced lemon
  • 4 sprigs parsley
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 T cold water
  • 1 t mustard
  • 2 T lemon juice

Instructions

Place the salmon in a large fish poacher, cover with boiling water, add the wine, bay, peppercorns, onion, lemon, parsley and celery.
Place over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes for every inch of maximum filet thickness.
When ready, reserve fish to a platter and serve with the sauce.

While salmon is cooking…
Place the egg yolks, water, lemon, cayenne, tarragon and mustard in a small saucepan over low heat and whisk until thickened, moving the pan on and off the heat to regulate the temperature.
When hot and thickened, whisk in the butter in several batches to emulsify.
Serve with the salmon

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