Poached Salmon

Description
Purchased from the Davis Estate in Anna, Texas in 1994. Dated 1954.

Ingredients

 * 8 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
 * 1 carrot sliced
 * 1 small white onion sliced
 * 1 stalk celery sliced
 * 2 slices lemon
 * Several sprigs of parsley
 * 6 bay leaves
 * Salt to taste
 * 1 cup dry white wine
 * Juice of one lemon

Directions

 * 1) Cut the salmon filets into individual portions.
 * 2) Place in a large skillet the carrot, onion, sliced celery, lemon, parsley and bay leaves.
 * 3) Add the fish, cold water to cover, salt to taste, the wine and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil, uncovered.
 * 4) Adjust heat to simmer and let fish cook for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Turn off the heat and leave fish undisturbed for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Then remove it carefully to a serving platter; the salmon will be perfectly done.

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