LEMON POACHED SALMON RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine sliced fennel, wine, lemon slices, garlic, coriander seeds and fennel seeds in a large high-sided skillet or large pot. Place salmon, skin-side up, on top. Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the fish is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the salmon to a plate.
• Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and cook until the fennel is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid and drain.
• To serve, place a piece of butter in each of 4 shallow bowls. Divide the fennel mixture among the bowls. Top with the salmon and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Ladle 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid over each serving and sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds and lemon wedges, if desired.

Steps:

• Combine carrots, leeks, lemon slices, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, coriander, salt, and wine in a wide saucepan. Add enough water so the liquid reaches a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to barely simmering. Add salmon, cover with a lid or a parchment paper round trimmed to fit, and cook until flesh is firm but slightly moist in center, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer fish to a plate; cover with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature. Serve with Lemon-Caper Herb Sauce and Watercress-Cucumber Salad, if desired.