Whole Poached Salmon with Creamy Ravigote Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Poached Salmon with Creamy Ravigote Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 1 cup chopped onions; 3/4 cup sliced leeks; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 5 thyme sprigs; 5 parsley sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups dry white wine; 10 peppercorns; 1 ( 4 to 5 pound) whole line caught Alaskan salmon, scaled and gutted; Creamy Ravigote, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 large egg yolk; 1 large egg; 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced red onions; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup freshly ground white pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups water
1 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup sliced leeks
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, sliced
5 thyme sprigs
5 parsley sprigs
2 bay leaves
3 cups dry white wine
10 peppercorns
1 ( 4 to 5 pound) whole line caught Alaskan salmon, scaled and gutted
Creamy Ravigote, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg
2 cups vegetable oil
2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced red onions
2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup freshly ground white pepper

1
In a large fish poacher, combine the water, onions, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
2
Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Add the wine and return to a simmer.
4
Add the salmon and cook gently for 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the poaching liquid.
6
Lift the salmon out of the poaching liquid and place on a platter.
7
Peel back the skin and remove.
8
Plate with fresh herbs and Creamy Ravigote.
9
Combine the mustard, egg yolk, and whole egg in the bowl of a food processor, and process on high speed.
10
With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream, until the mixture thickens.
11
Transfer to a bowl.
12
Using a spoon, force the egg through a coarse sieve into the bowl.
13
Fold in the remaining ingredients.
14
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

1632

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 1 cup chopped onions, 3/4 cup sliced leeks, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Whole Poached Salmon with Creamy Ravigote Sauce 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.

Whole Poached Salmon with Creamy Ravigote Sauce

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