Whole Poached Salmon with Creamy Ravigote Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3/4 cup sliced leeks
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 5 thyme sprigs
• 5 parsley sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups dry white wine
• 10 peppercorns
• 1 ( 4 to 5 pound) whole line caught Alaskan salmon, scaled and gutted
• Creamy Ravigote, recipe follows

Directions

In a large fish poacher, combine the water, onions, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the wine and return to a simmer. Add the salmon and cook gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the poaching liquid.

Lift the salmon out of the poaching liquid and place on a platter. Peel back the skin and remove. Plate with fresh herbs and Creamy Ravigote.

Creamy Ravigote:

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced red onions
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup freshly ground white pepper

Combine the mustard, egg yolk, and whole egg in the bowl of a food processor, and process on high speed. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream, until the mixture thickens. Transfer to a bowl. Using a spoon, force the egg through a coarse sieve into the bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.