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Poached Salmon with Fresh Herbed Mayonnaise

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Course: Entree
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups of water or fish stock
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 3 lemons sliced
  • 8 sprigs fresh dill
  • 8 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Herbed Mayonnaise

Method
 

  1. Prepare the poaching liquid by placing the water (or fish stock), carrot, shallots, celery, 2 lemons, 4 sprigs of dill, and 4 sprigs of parsley in a large deep skillet with a lid.
  2. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil; reduce to a simmer.
  3. Add the salmon to the poaching liquid; cover.
  4. Maintain a simmer, poach for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Place the salmon on a serving plate; refrigerate for at least an hour or until thoroughly chilled.
  6. Before serving, carefully sliced the salmon into 4 fillets; top each fillet with 2 tablespoons of Fresh Herbed Mayonnaise.
  7. Garnish with the remaining dill, parsley, and lemon slices.