How To Make Poached Salmon
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How To Make Poached Salmon
Poached Salmon Recipe. Lightly poached salmon best served with vegetables and crusty bread. A sophisticated meal for any occasion. Sample our Poached Salmon recipe.
- Prep:
- 15m
- Cook:
- 15m
- Total:
- 30m
- Serves:
- 4
Step 1: You will need
- 4 x 175 g salmon steaks
- 80 g carrot, peeled and sliced
- 80 g onion, peeled and sliced
- 80 g celery, diced
- 80 g leek, sliced into rounds
- 1 strip of lemon zest
- 1 bouquet garni - 2 sprigs of thyme, 1 sprig of parsley, 2 bay leaves, tied together
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 ltr water
- 200 ml white wine
- 1 chopping board
- 1 fish slice
- 1 slotted spoon
- 1 medium sized pan
Step 2: Prepare the stock
Place all the ingredients except the salmon in a pan and pour in the water and wine.
Step 3: Cook the stock
Bring to the boil over a moderate heat and simmer gently for about 40 minutes.
Step 4: Cook the salmon
Carefully slide the salmon into the stock and gently cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave the salmon in the hot stock for a further 4-5 minutes.
Step 5: Serve the salmon
When the salmon is cooked serve onto a plate or bowl. Discard the bouquet garni, pour over a little stock and add some vegetables. Serve with crusty bread.
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