Poached Salmon with Watercress


Description

Light and healthy salmon fillet is best served on a summer's evening with a glass of dry white wine. Enjoy.

Ingredients

4 organic salmon fillets, each weighing 150g
8 black peppercorns
1 lemon skin, removed with a vegetable peeler
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 pinch of coarse sea salt
150ml white wine
4 sprigs thyme
8 sprigs dill
1/2 lemon, sliced
100ml Pernod
4 star anise
3 sprigs lemon thyme
4 shallots, roughly chopped
400ml fish stock
Watercress salad
2 bunches watercress
100ml olive oil
3 shallots, finely diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
4 eggs

Directions

1. Hard boiled 4 eggs first, these will be used in the salad.

2. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper. Place the lemon peel, lemon juice, thyme sprigs, dill sprigs, lemon thyme sprigs, lemon slices, star anise and shallots in a pan along with the white wine, Pernod and fish stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes before adding the seasoned salmon.

3. Poach the salmon for 3-4 min, then turn the fillets over and cook for 3-4 min longer. Remove the fillets from the poaching stock and place them on a warm plate. Cover with foil to keep them warm while you make the salad.

4. For the salad, simply place the watercress in a bowl and add the olive oil, shallots, lemon juice and seasoning.

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