FENNEL POACHED SALMON WITH RED CURRANT SAUCE

Fennel Poached Salmon with Red Currant Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 side of salmon (approximately 2-1/2 to 3 pounds) skin on, pin bones removed
1 medium onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, with leaves, coarsely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, with fronds, coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup white wine or vermouth
6 white peppercorns
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 10 ounce jar red currant preserves
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

In a fish poacher place salmon and add water just to cover. Remove salmon to a plate. To poacher add onion, carrot, celery, fennel, lemon juice, white wine, peppercorns, salt and bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper, and add it back to poaching liquid and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Remove salmon, cool for a few minutes and carefully remove skin. Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours before serving with sauce. Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium high heat add vinegar and reduce by half. Add preserves and horseradish and heat thoroughly. Stir in lemon zest and remove from heat. Serve warm with fish.