PROVENCAL SALMON

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Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, Modern French Cooking. Found on Food Network, posting for ZWT. Marinating overnight is not included in prep/cook times.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 medium carrots
2 stalks celery
1 leek
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 sprig a pinch dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 quarts water
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 bunch basil leaves, chopped
3 shallots, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
1/2 lemon, zested and grated
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste
2 carrots, peeled
1 leek, white part only
2 stalks celery, with strings removed
2 quarts court bouillon
2 lbs salmon fillets, Chinook

Steps:

  • Court Bouillon:.
  • Slice carrots, celery and leek into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in the bottom of a saucepan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 2 quarts
  • Combine the olive oil, sherry vinegar, basil, shallots, tomatoes, lemon rind, chives, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate overnight, unrefrigerated.
  • Cut carrots, leek and celery into julienne. Cook them in 1 cup strained court bouillon until tender but still crisp. Drain and reserve.
  • Wrap each salmon fillet in foil and poach in court bouillon for approximately 5 minutes.
  • To check the degree of doneness, remove 1 package from the liquid and unwrap. The center should still be slightly pink.
  • To serve, divide julienne of vegetables among serving plates. Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the julienne and top each fillet with a tablespoon of the sauce pistou. Serve remaining sauce separately.

MAPHOTO JULIET
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salmon turned out dry and overcooked.


Ricky Holliday
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I would prefer a simpler salmon recipe.


TTV Adil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Lola jade Maycock
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This recipe is a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Filsan inaxuseen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


Javier Gonzalez
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


YTX GAMING MIM
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is amazing.


Peter munga
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I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the salmon.


Aashik Magar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The salmon is so flavorful and moist.


Chris Vogel
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5 stars! This recipe is a must-try for any salmon lover.


Ernest Ramirez jr
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I would not recommend this recipe. There are better salmon recipes out there.


Moro Iddrisu
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This recipe is not for beginners. It requires some skill and experience.


Salamatu Mohammed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon was overcooked.


Joliene Larkin
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The salmon was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Guadalupe Arias
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ela Islam
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the salmon and the sauce.


Deeqo Hassan
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kabelo Raas
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The salmon was moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


xxxj Baloch
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of herbs and spices was perfect and the fish was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sakariye Axmed
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This Provencal salmon was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy skin. Will definitely be making this again.


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