Salmon Ala Michael
Saturday, June 21st, 2008Ingredients:
32 ounces fresh salmon fillets — 8-oz. portions
1 medium onion — chopped
1 carrot — chopped
1/2 bunch parsley sprigs
3 stalks celery — chopped
2 oranges — quartered
1 whole lemon — quartered
1 whole lime — quartered
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 gallons water
12 egg yolks
1 pound clarified butter — at 120°F
1 pinch salt — to taste
1 pinch black pepper — to taste
1/8 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
Methods:
Prepare the Citrus Court Stock– In a large pot, lightly saute onion, carrot, and celery. Add water, bay leaf, parsley, oranges, lemon, and lime. Bring to a boil; simmer for 25 minutes and strain. Place strained stock in pan large enough to hold salmon fillets. Keep liquid simmering.
Prepare the Orange Hollandaise– Whip the egg yolks with orange juice until light and frothy.
Slowly add butter while constantly whipping egg mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Poaching the Salmon– Place the 4 salmon fillets in the simmering Citrus Court Stock.Salmon must be poached for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the stock and coat with the Orange Hollandaise.
