Poached Salmon

Name: Poached Salmon
Ingredients: 2 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets (6-8 ounces per person); cold water, to cover; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 2 lemon slices; 1 -2 sprig parsley; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, juice of

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets (6-8 ounces per person)
cold water, to cover
1 carrot, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 lemon slices
1 -2 sprig parsley
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 lemon, juice of

Directions

1

Place in a large skillet the carrot, onion, sliced celery, lemon slices, parsley and bay leaves.
2

Add the fish, water, salt and pepper to taste, the wine and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil, uncovered.
3

Turn heat down to a simmer and let fish cook for 5 minutes.
4

Turn off the heat and leave fish undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then remove it carefully to a serving platter; the salmon should be perfectly done.