Poached salmon with lemon mayonnaise
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bottles clam juice; (8-ounce) | |
| ¾ | cup | Dry white wine |
| 3 | Lemon slices | |
| 3 | Fresh dill sprigs | |
| 4 | Whole peppercorns | |
| 4 | Salmon fillets; (6- to 8-ounce) | |
| 1 | cup | Mayonnaise |
| 2 | tablespoons | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | teaspoons | Grated lemon peel |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh chives |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh parsley |
| Butter lettuce leaves | ||
| 4 | Lemon slices | |
| 8 | Lemon wedges | |
| Tomato wedges | ||
Directions
SALMON
MAYONNAISE
For salmon:
Combine first 5 ingredients in deep skillet. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add salmon, cover and simmer until just cooked through, about 9 minutes per inch of thickness. Transfer salmon to plate, using 2 spatulas as aid. Reserve liquid in skillet. Cool salmon. Cover and chill until cold.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
For Mayonnaise:
Boil salmon poaching liquid in skillet until reduced to ¼ cup, about 20 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon peel, chives and parsley in medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon poaching liquid. Season to taste with pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Line platter with lettuce. Top with salmon. Make cut in each lemon slice from center to edge. Twist lemon slices and place atop salmon. Garnish with lemon wedges and tomatoes and serve with mayonnaise.
Serves 4.
Bon Appetit July 1992
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