POACHED SALMON WITH DIJON DILL SAUCE

Ingredients:
4 (8 oz.) salmon fillet
POACHING LIQUID:

4 c. water
4 c. white wine
2 lemons squeezed for juice
2 shallot, sliced
2Tbl. Salt
2 Bay Leaf
SAUCE:

2
2
2
2
2

tsp. shallot, minced

tsp. garlic, minced
tsp. fresh chopped dill weed
tsp. Dijon mustard
c. heavy cream

Method:
POACHING SALMON: Place poaching liquid in saucepot. Bring to
boil and reduce to simmer. Place salmon in liquid and poach for 8 to
10 minutes, depending on thickness (8 minutes per inch of thickness).
Add more water and wine if the liquid does not cover the fish.
MAKING SAUCE: Saut shallot and garlic in butter until tender. Add
heavy cream, Dijon mustard and dill. Bring to boil and reduce liquid to
sauce consistency. Place salmon on a plate, cover with sauce, garnish
with a sprig of dill and a lemon wedge.
Serve with Steamed Asparagus (optional)