Poached Salmon Steaks

By kstetler

Ingredients

• For salmon:
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 slices onion
• 1/2 cup carrot slices
• 1/2 cup celery slices
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 8 whole peppercorns
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 salmon steaks or fillets
• For lime sauce:
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 3/4 cup poaching liquid
• Dash of dill weed
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except salmon. Bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes in a large skillet, covered. Place salmon in liquid. Add boiling water to cover if necessary.
Return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Place on serving plate, reserving 3/4 cup poaching liquid for the sauce.
Lime sauce:
Melt butter, blend in flour. Stir in reserved poaching liquid and add seasonings. Pour over salmon.