Poached Salmon with Green Mayonnaise
If you’re looking for a simple yet elegant dish to impress your guests, look no further than poached salmon with green mayonnaise. This recipe is easy to make, healthy and delicious. The salmon is cooked in a flavorful broth until tender and flaky, and the green mayonnaise is a tangy and fresh sauce made with mayonnaise, herbs, lemon juice and capers. You can serve this dish hot or cold, with a green salad or some crusty bread.
To make poached salmon with green mayonnaise, you will need:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons of capers, drained and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make the poached salmon, follow these steps:
- In a large skillet, bring the water, wine, lemon juice, bay leaf, salt and pepper to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillets and poach for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer the salmon to a platter and keep warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.
To make the green mayonnaise, follow these steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, dill, tarragon and capers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, spoon some green mayonnaise over each salmon fillet and enjoy!