Poached Salmon with Champagne Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 (750-ml) bottle brut Champagne
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon white sauce mix
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- 1 (8-ounce) bag arugala
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (4-ounce) can corn, 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar dressing
- Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
- In a large straight sided frying pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Add shallots and saute until soft; 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add Champagne, lemon juice, and parsley to pan.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a bare simmer.
- Slide fillets into liquid, cover and poach 3 to 4 minutes or until done.
- Transfer to plate; set aside.
- DO NOT EMPTY PAN.
- Ladle 1/2 cup of poaching liquid into small pot over medium heat.
- Add cream and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and whisk in white sauce mix.
- Stirring constantly, simmer 1 minute.
- Return fish to poaching liquid just to heat through.
- Transfer fish to serving plate, spoon over sauce and garnish with lemon and parsley.
- For the salad, mix together arugula, tomatoes, corn, and dressing.
- Garnish with Parmesan shavings.
olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, parsley, salmon, heavy cream, white sauce mix, lemon slices, arugala, grape tomatoes, corn, olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/poached-salmon-with-champagne-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)