Poached salmon with lemon mayonnaise

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Bottles clam juice; (8-ounce)
¾cupDry white wine
3Lemon slices
3Fresh dill sprigs
4Whole peppercorns
4Salmon fillets; (6- to 8-ounce)
1cupMayonnaise
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
2teaspoonsGrated lemon peel
2tablespoonsChopped fresh chives
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley
Butter lettuce leaves
4Lemon slices
8Lemon 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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