POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER, CRESS, AND CAPER SAUCE
Poached salmon makes an impressive entree on any holiday table, especially when adorned with chive blossoms, cucumber ribbons, and snippets of cress.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make a Court-Bouillon: Pour 6 quarts cold water into a large stockpot. Add carrots, celery, leek, vinegar, lemon, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, and cook 30 minutes. Pour into a fish poacher, and set aside until lukewarm, about 45 minutes.
- Set fish poacher on stove over two burners. Lower rack so it rests on vegetables; place salmon on rack (remove tail if needed). Add enough water to cover.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Poach salmon 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest point registers 130 degrees. Remove poacher from heat; let cool until no longer steaming, about 1 hour. Refrigerate salmon in court-bouillon overnight.
- Lift salmon on rack from the court-bouillon, and set over a large pan or sink; let drain 30 minutes. Transfer salmon to a clean work surface. Cut through skin near head, and pull skin off top side of fish. Use the back of a knife to scrape off any brown flesh from surface. Using tweezers, pull out bones along back. Slide salmon onto a serving platter. Salmon can be refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap, up to 4 hours before serving.
- To serve, cut cucumber lengthwise into very thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Arrange strips diagonally across salmon, spacing 1 inch apart. Garnish with remaining cucumber, cress, and chives. Serve with sauce.
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Strh_SAvage23
[email protected]This dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. The sauce was good, but the salmon was a bit overcooked.
Linda Abwe2
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Nina Peffer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again and again.
Singlelight lovelyn
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and delicious salmon recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The salmon was flaky and flavorful and the sauce was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this dish again!
iamyobestiee
[email protected]This was my first time poaching salmon and it turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Nisar Zr
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the sauce is light and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Qamar Abbas
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
W A D D A Gamer
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the salmon and the refreshing sauce. It's definitely a keeper.
Ghulam Ghose
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the caper sauce, but it turned out to be delicious! It added a nice briny flavor to the salmon. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Augustine Njavombo
[email protected]The poached salmon was cooked to perfection, flaky and tender. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of flavors. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
safyan Gill
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with amazing results! The cucumber, cress, and caper sauce added a delightful freshness and tang to the dish. Would highly recommend!
Eenesto Elias
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poached salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful. Overall, a great dish that I'd definitely make again.
Biniyam Zewude
[email protected]The caper sauce was the star of the show! Full of flavor, it elevated the dish and took it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this sauce again to serve with other dishes.
BD S DANGER
[email protected]This poached salmon dish was a delight! The combination of cucumber, cress, and caper sauce perfectly complemented the delicate flavor of the salmon. The result was a light and refreshing meal that was both elegant and satisfying.