POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON MAYONNAISE

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Categories     Herb     Brunch     Poach     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Salmon     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salmon
3 8-ounce bottles clam juice
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 lemon slices
3 fresh dill sprigs
4 whole peppercorns
4 6- to 8-ounce salmon fillets
Mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Butter lettuce leaves
4 lemon slices
8 lemon wedges
Tomato wedges

Steps:

  • For salmon:
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in deep skillet. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add salmon, cover and simmer until just cooked through, about 9 minutes per inch of thickness. Transfer salmon to plate, using 2 spatulas as aid. Reserve liquid in skillet. Cool salmon. Cover and chill until cold. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
  • For Mayonnaise:
  • Boil salmon poaching liquid in skillet until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon peel, chives and parsley in medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon poaching liquid. Season to taste with pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Line platter with lettuce. Top with salmon. Make cut in each lemon slice from center to edge. Twist lemon slices and place atop salmon. Garnish with lemon wedges and tomatoes and serve with mayonnaise.

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