Poached Salmon With Green Herb Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
• 1 quart water
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 slices lemons
• 2 parsley stems
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 peppercorns, whole not crushed
• 1 bay leaf, small, about the size of a nickel
• 1 teaspoon butter, softened
• 2 salmon fillets, center cut, skinless and boneless (about 7 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tarragon
• 2 tablespoons spinach leaves
• 4 tablespoons scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 (for the poaching liquid, use the first 12 items listed above).
• 2 (for the sauce use the remaining ingredients except for the salmon)
• 3 directions
• 4 salmon.
• 5 in a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet add the vegetables, water, wine and seasonings and simmer 10 minutes.
• 6 butter the bottom of a casserole dish in which you will poach the salmon.
• 7 place the salmon filets on the buttered area, pour the simmering liquid through a strainer onto the salmon.
• 8 place the casserole on low heat, return to a simmer and cover. simmer gently about six minutes.
• 9 remove the salmon carefully and drain well, dabbing dry with a paper towel and serve with the following recipe for green herb sauce.
• 10 two tablespoons of sauce per portion of salmon is a good amount.
• 11 sauce.
• 12 combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until totally smooth. scrape out of the bowl and refrigerate until needed. you may make this sauce up to 3 days in advance and it will still keep its fresh herb taste.