Poached Salmon

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 leek, trimmed, washed, and cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 lemon, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 10 sprigs flat leaf parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seed
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 2 cups dry wine
• 24 ounces salmon steaks

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except salmon in a saucepan large enough to hold the salmon steaks.
• 2 add water to make liquid 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.
• 3 let stand 1/2 hour to blend flavors in the liquid.
• 4 bring liquid to a boil and reduce heat to a very slow simmer.
• 5 add salmon and cover.
• 6 cook very slowly until fish is firm, usually 6 to 8 minutes, careful not to overcook.
• 7 garnish with your favorite cucumber sauce.
• 8 serve over rice.