Entrée: United States – Poached Salmon with Wine Sauce

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each (170 g each), about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
1 cup (240 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) white wine vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the wine, water, vinegar, and shallot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the simmering liquid and poach for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove salmon and cover to keep warm. Boil the remaining liquid until reduced by half.
4. Serve salmon with the reduced wine sauce drizzled over and garnish with fresh parsley.