Simply Poached Salmon

• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, including leaves, chopped
• 3 fresh parsley sprigs
• 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 lbs salmon fillets or 2 lbs salmon steaks

1. In a large pot or deep skillet, combine all the ingredients except the salmon.
2. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
3. Add the salmon, skin side down, and poach it at a bare simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until it is just cooked through.
4. Transfer the salmon to a plate, cool, and chill.

water, lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley sprigs, thyme, salt, bay leaf, fresh ground black pepper, salmon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simply-poached-salmon-129761 (may not work)