Contributed by: Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens – Corona del Mar
Poached Wild Salmon
A salmon recipe highlighting the earthy quality of the fish
Ingredients:
1 to 1-1 ½ lbs. Wild Salmon, pin bones removed
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup water
1 cup leeks or shallot
5-6 sprigs of fresh dill
Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Add the wine, water, leeks or shallot, dill and lemon juice to a sauté pan and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
- Season fillets with salt and pepper and place skin side down in pan.
- Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes until salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Do not overcook.