Salmon Poached In Champagne With Capers Tarragon Recipes

SALMON POACHED IN CHAMPAGNE WITH CAPERS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Place salmon in a shallow pan large enough to hold in a single layer.
• Add champagne, lemon juice, zest and enough water to just cover fillets.
• Remove fish and bring poaching liquid to a boil.
• Lay fish skin sides down back in pan and top with onion slices, capers, olives, tarragon, salt and pepper. Reduce heat until liquid is at a very low simmer and poach 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish.
• Fish is done when flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• Remove fish from liquid, along with onions, capers, olives, and tarragon.
• Drain well and serve immediately.

POACHED SALMON WITH CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large straight sided frying pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add shallots and saute until soft; 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add Champagne, lemon juice, and parsley to pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a bare simmer.
• Slide fillets into liquid, cover and poach 3 to 4 minutes or until done. Transfer to plate; set aside. DO NOT EMPTY PAN.
• Ladle 1/2 cup of poaching liquid into small pot over medium heat. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in white sauce mix. Stirring constantly, simmer 1 minute. Return fish to poaching liquid just to heat through.
• Transfer fish to serving plate, spoon over sauce and garnish with lemon and parsley.
• For the salad, mix together arugula, tomatoes, corn, and dressing. Garnish with Parmesan shavings.

SALMON POACHED IN CHAMPAGNE WITH CAPERS AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Rinse the fillets and place in a shallow pan large enough to hold them in one layer. Add the champagne, lemon juice, and enough water to just cover the fillets. Remove the fish and bring poaching liquid to a boil. Lay the fish back in the pan in a single layer and top with the onion slices, capers, tarragon, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Fish is done when mostly opaque but still barely transparent at the very center. Remove fish from the liquid, along with onions, capers, and tarragon. Drain well and serve immediately on warmed plates.