Poached Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Six 6-ounce, center-cut, skinless salmon fillets; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 rib of celery, coarsely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; Salt; 2 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature; Salt

Servings: persons

Six 6-ounce, center-cut, skinless salmon fillets
1 cup dry white wine
1 rib of celery, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Salt
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 stick unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
Salt

1
Prepare the salmon Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2
Arrange the salmon fillets in a deep skillet in a single layer.
3
Add the wine, celery, onion, bay leaf and peppercorns and enough of the boiling water to fully cover the salmon.
4
Cook over moderate heat at a bare simmer until the salmon is just firm, about 10 minutes.
5
Transfer the salmon to a platter and pat dry.
6
Sprinkle lightly with salt.
7
Meanwhile, make the hollandaise In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk the egg yolks with the water, lemon juice, mustard, chopped tarragon and cayenne until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
8
Gradually add the butter, whisking constantly until fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.
9
If the sauce is too thick, whisk in warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the sauce is just pourable.
10
Season with salt.
11
Meanwhile, make the hollandaise Spoon the hollandaise over the salmon fillets, garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Six 6-ounce, center-cut, skinless salmon fillets, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 rib of celery, coarsely chopped, 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise 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.

Poached Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise

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