Baked Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   Skin one side of the salmon.
2. 2
   Tie a slice of bacon over the skinned side or with a larding needle, run a few fine strips of salt pork into the fish.
3. 3
   Butter a shallow baking dish; add shallots and place the salmon on top of them, skin side down.
4. 4
   Dot the fish with 4 tablespoons butter and bake it, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 15 minutes, basting several times with the pan juices.
5. 5
   Then add the wine vinegar and water to the pan and cook the fish another 15 minutes, still basting.
6. 6
   Remove the salmon to a hot platter; discard the bacon and keep the fish warm.
7. 7
   On top of the stove, dilute the pan juices with the dry white wine and stir in the creamed butter with the 2 teaspoons flour.
8. 8
   Simmer the sauce, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes; taste it for seasoning. Strain it and pour it over the salmon.
9. 9
   Serves four.