Poached Salmon With Watercress Mayonnaise

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time45 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins
Barbecue Rub
 1 Carrot, chopped
 2 Celery stalks, chopped
 1 Onion, sliced
 1 Small fennel bulb, sliced
 2 Flat-leaf parsley stalks, bruised, plus 2 tbsp chopped leaves
 400 ml White wine
 Pared zest of 1 lemon
 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
 1 kg Piece skinless salmon fillet
 1 kg Chat potatoes, peeled
 20 g Unsalted butter
Watercress mayonnaise(makes 350g)
 3 Egg yolks
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 ½ tsp Lemon zest
 1 tbsp Lemon juice
 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil
 2 cups (50g) picked watercress leaves, finely chopped, plus sprigs to serve
1

Step 1.
Place carrot, celery, onion, fennel, parsley stalks, wine, lemon zest and peppercorns in a large saucepan or stockpot and cover with 3L water. Simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Line a sieve with muslin or a clean Chux, then strain stock in a deep, wide pan, discarding solids.

2

Step 2.
Return stock to medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the salmon and poach for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and leave the salmon to cool completely in the liquid to finish cooking.

3

Step 3.
Meanwhile, for the mayonnaise, place the egg yolks, mustard and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and whiz to combine. With the motor running, add oil in a slow steady stream until thickened.

4

Step 4.
Add the chopped watercress and 2 tablespoons warm water, then whiz to combine. Season, then chill until needed.

5

Step 5.
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, then toss with parsley leaves and butter. Allow to cool slightly.

6

Step 6.
Using 2 spatulas, carefully remove the salmon from the poaching liquid. Break the salmon into large pieces and arrange on a serving platter with the potatoes and lightly dressed watercress sprigs. Drizzle with the watercress mayonnaise, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Enjoy!!

With thanks to: www.taste.com.au

Ingredients

Barbecue Rub
 1 Carrot, chopped
 2 Celery stalks, chopped
 1 Onion, sliced
 1 Small fennel bulb, sliced
 2 Flat-leaf parsley stalks, bruised, plus 2 tbsp chopped leaves
 400 ml White wine
 Pared zest of 1 lemon
 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
 1 kg Piece skinless salmon fillet
 1 kg Chat potatoes, peeled
 20 g Unsalted butter
Watercress mayonnaise(makes 350g)
 3 Egg yolks
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 ½ tsp Lemon zest
 1 tbsp Lemon juice
 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil
 2 cups (50g) picked watercress leaves, finely chopped, plus sprigs to serve

Directions

1

Step 1.
Place carrot, celery, onion, fennel, parsley stalks, wine, lemon zest and peppercorns in a large saucepan or stockpot and cover with 3L water. Simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Line a sieve with muslin or a clean Chux, then strain stock in a deep, wide pan, discarding solids.

2

Step 2.
Return stock to medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the salmon and poach for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and leave the salmon to cool completely in the liquid to finish cooking.

3

Step 3.
Meanwhile, for the mayonnaise, place the egg yolks, mustard and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and whiz to combine. With the motor running, add oil in a slow steady stream until thickened.

4

Step 4.
Add the chopped watercress and 2 tablespoons warm water, then whiz to combine. Season, then chill until needed.

5

Step 5.
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, then toss with parsley leaves and butter. Allow to cool slightly.

6

Step 6.
Using 2 spatulas, carefully remove the salmon from the poaching liquid. Break the salmon into large pieces and arrange on a serving platter with the potatoes and lightly dressed watercress sprigs. Drizzle with the watercress mayonnaise, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Enjoy!!

With thanks to: www.taste.com.au

Poached Salmon With Watercress Mayonnaise