COLD POACHED SALMON WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Cold Poached Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise image

Herb mayonnaise provides a simple addition to this juicy salmon dish- a hearty seafood dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine, nonalcoholic white wine or apple juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 small onion, sliced
4 black peppercorns
4 sprigs cilantro
2 lb salmon or other medium-firm fish fillets
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed or tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
Lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat all ingredients for the Salmon except salmon, Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Cut salmon into 6 serving pieces. Place salmon in skillet; add water to cover if necessary. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
Carefully remove salmon with slotted spatula; drain on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all Herb Mayonnaise ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salmon with Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g