Cold Poached Salmon

Name: Cold Poached Salmon
Ingredients: 3 cups dry white wine; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 3 parsley sprigs; One 3-pound fillet fatty salmon, pin bones removed; 6 thin lemon slices, for garnish; 12 thin cucumber slices, for garnish; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup finely diced seeded cucumber; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons minced capers; 3 tablespoons minced cilantro; 3 tablespoons minced dill; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; Freshly ground white pepper

19 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 cups dry white wine
1 small onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 parsley sprigs
One 3-pound fillet fatty salmon, pin bones removed
6 thin lemon slices, for garnish
12 thin cucumber slices, for garnish
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup finely diced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons minced capers
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
3 tablespoons minced dill
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1

prepare the salmon In a fish poacher or a pot large enough to hold the salmon, combine the wine, onion, celery, peppercorns and parsley.
2

Add 3 inches of water and bring to a boil.
3

Add the salmon fillet (it should be fully submerged) and bring the water to a simmer.
4

Cover and simmer gently over low heat until the salmon is just cooked through, about 8 to 9 minutes.
5

Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
6

meanwhile, make the raita In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
7

meanwhile, make the raita Using 2 spatulas, carefully transfer the salmon fillet to a large platter.
8

Dab off any white bits and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
9

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool.
10

meanwhile, make the raita Garnish the salmon with the lemon and cucumber slices and serve with the raita.