Poached Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   Remove head and tail.
2. 2
   Reserve, if you wish, for garnishing serving platter.
3. 3
   Place fish in a fish poacher or other deep baking pan.
4. 4
   Cover with water; remove fish.
5. 5
   Measure water in pan, then add bouillon and 1/8 cup vinegar for each quart of water in pan.
6. 6
   Add peppercorns and dill.
7. 7
   Bring to boil.
8. 8
   Add fish back to pan.
9. 9
   Cover; barely simmer until tender and flaky (should be less than 1 hour).
10. 10
    Arrange on platter of lettuce and replace head and tail.
11. 11
    Garnish as you wish.
12. 12
    Serve with your favorite fish sauce, such as dill sauce or a mustard sauce with chopped capers.
13. 13
    Try sour cream with mayo and white wine, seasoned with dill, pepper, garlic, etc.
14. 14
    Experiment!