Ingredients

  • Court Bouillon
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 leek
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 sprig a pinch dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • Sauce Pistou
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
  • 1 bunch basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
  • 1/2 lemon, zested and grated
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
  • salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 2 carrots, peeled
  • 1 leek, white part only
  • 2 stalks celery, with strings removed
  • 2 quarts court bouillon
  • 2 lbs salmon fillets, Chinook

Method

  • Court Bouillon:
  • Slice carrots, celery and leek into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in the bottom of a saucepan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 2 quarts
  • Combine the olive oil, sherry vinegar, basil, shallots, tomatoes, lemon rind, chives, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate overnight, unrefrigerated.
  • Cut carrots, leek and celery into julienne. Cook them in 1 cup strained court bouillon until tender but still crisp. Drain and reserve.
  • Wrap each salmon fillet in foil and poach in court bouillon for approximately 5 minutes.
  • To check the degree of doneness, remove 1 package from the liquid and unwrap. The center should still be slightly pink.
  • To serve, divide julienne of vegetables among serving plates. Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the julienne and top each fillet with a tablespoon of the sauce pistou. Serve remaining sauce separately.