Poached King Salmon With Cucumber Beurre Blanc

Name: Poached King Salmon With Cucumber Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15- to 18-pound) whole king salmon, dressed; 5 cups water; 1 3/4 cups dry white wine; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon white peppercorns; 1 bunch parsley stems; 1 small onion, thickly sliced; 1/2 head fennel, thickly sliced; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1 teaspoon salt; Peeled, chopped cucumber

Servings: persons

1
Cut head and tail from salmon; set aside.
2
Cut salmon in half lengthwise; remove pin bones with tweezers or needle-nose pliers. Slice crosswise into 2-inch pieces; cover and set aside.
3
Place head and tail in a 4-quart saucepan. Cover with 5 cups water; add wine and next 6 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Pour mixture through wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids. Return liquid to pan. Stir salt into liquid.
4
Pour liquid into a fish poacher*; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently. Arrange fish on poacher insert, and place in liquid. Simmer 10 minutes; remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
5
Remove salmon, and place on serving plates. Top with Cucumber Beurre Blanc and chopped cucumber. Serve with steamed fresh vegetables.
6
*If you don't have a fish poacher, use a roasting pan large enough to hold the salmon in a single layer. Place salmon in gently simmering water with a metal spatula.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15- to 18-pound) whole king salmon, dressed, 5 cups water, 1 3/4 cups dry white wine, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Poached King Salmon With Cucumber Beurre Blanc falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!