Cold Poached Salmon

Name: Cold Poached Salmon
Ingredients: 2 c. water; 1 c. dry white wine; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon; 5 peppercorns; 4 parsley sprigs; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 4 salmon steaks (1-inch thick)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. water
1 c. dry white wine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
5 peppercorns
4 parsley sprigs
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
4 salmon steaks (1-inch thick)

Directions

1

Heat water, wine, salt, thyme, tarragon, peppercorns, parsley, onion, celery and bay leaf to boil.
2

Reduce heat.
3

Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4

Place salmon steaks in skillet.
5

Add water if necessary to cover.
6

Heat to boiling.
7

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove fish. Drain on wire rack.
8

Cover and refrigerate until cold.