Skillet-Poached Salmon
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Recipe Introduction
Warren Couch
West County, St. Louis MO.
Almost 30 yrs ago, Audrey Couch gave her husband the Christmas present of cooking lessons at the Pampered Pantry in Clayton. She says it is the best investment ever made since he does most of the cooking now. Warren retired from the Central Intelligence Agency [CIA] and took over the kitchen [CIK]
most dinners are simple and very healthy...seafood, new potatoes and fresh vegetables are common but he also likes to cook for guests, adding salads, breads, and desserts to the mix. He was named Cook of the week by the Suburban Journal in March, 1993. This is a very good , fast and easy method of preparing fresh salmon. Have your other dishes ready as it doesn't take long..
2- 8 to 10 oz Salmon Filets
In a skillet with a lid combine:
1 cup white wine
1 cup water
1 sliced carrot
1 rib celery
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
Bring to a simmering boil. Lay in filets and cover with lid. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Take out filets, cover to keep warm. Remove vegetables and bay leaf. To 3 Tab. poaching liquid in pan add:
3/4 cup heavy cream
Bring to a boil, turn down to medium and cook until it thickens, stirring
Add:
2 Tab of butter a little at a time and
1 Tab Dijon mustard, stir well. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over salmon.
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