POACHED FILET OF SALMON WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Poached Filet of Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound salmon, skin on
1 cup dry white wine
2 carrots, peeled, chopped
3 bay leaves
White pepper and salt
Sprig of thyme
1 lemon, juiced
10 cups water
1/2 cup diced celery
Herb Mayonnaise, recipe follows
1cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup watercress leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced anchovies
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except salmon in medium saucepan. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Carefully place salmon, skin side down, in liquid. The liquid should completely cover the fish. Poach salmon until done, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. When salmon is cooked, carefully remove it from the poaching liquid and let cool about 30 minutes. Serve chilled with Herb Mayonnaise.
In food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.