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Whole Poached Norwegian Salmon

Year-Round

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Combine ingredients for court bouillon in deep hotel pan large enough to hold salmon. Bring to temperature.

  2. 2

    Wrap salmon in double layer of cheesecloth leaving about 6 - 8 inches at each end of fish.

  3. 3

    Twist and knot ends of cheesecloth. Cheesecloth is used to lift salmon out of pan when cooking is completed.

  4. 4

    Lower salmon into court bouillon. For accurate cooking time, measure fish at its thickest point. Allow 10 minutes to the inch. At completion, internal temperature of fish should be 140°F.

  5. 5

    Remove hotel pan from heat, and let fish cool in bouillon. Drain.

  6. 6

    When totally cooled remove skin with paring knife. Decorate surface of fish with thinly sliced cucumbers.

  7. 7

    Finish garnishing plate with watercress, lemon slices, cherry tomatoes, radishes, etc.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
16%
💧Water
40%
🌍Earth
20%
💨Air
24%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy4%
Reactivity96%
0.039
Heat
0.229
Entropy
5.784
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

1748.65cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
87%
of 2000 cal
protein179.85g41%
carbs19.25g4%
fat97.18g50%
% Daily Value
Protein
179.85g360%
Carbs
19.25g7%
Fat
97.18g125%
Fiber
6.55g23%
Sugar
3.58g7%
Sodium
404.13mg18%