SALMON POACHED WITH A SAUCE THAT WILL DELIGHT YOUR FRIENDS ENJOY DAN:

                POACHED SALMON IN RAVIGOTE SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 salmon fillets steaks (5oz) each 1-1/2-inch thick

SAUCE:

2 plum tomatoes, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, (1-cup)

2 tablespoons grape-seed oil

2 tablespoons drained capers

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2-onion, chopped

3 scallions cut on a bias in 1/2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon dried cilantro

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 cups of water

Salt and pepper to taste

A handful fresh mint for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

2.    Set aside.

3.    Bring 3 cups of salted water in a sauce pan.

4.    Add the salmon to the pan and bring the water back to boil over high-heat.

5.    Immediately turn off the heat.

6.    Let the salmon steep in the hot liquid for about 5 minutes.

7.    Remove the steaks from the liquid.

8.    Drain them well.

9.    Place on 4 warm plates.

10. Spoon the sauce mixture over and around the fillets.

11. Top with fresh mint.

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