Poached Salmon

INGREDIENTS
Salmon
1 x 3kg whole salmon, scaled and gutted
(you can ask your fishmonger to do this for you)
5 ltr good quality fish stock
Lemon wheels – for garnish
Dill fronds – for garnish
2 pomegranates, seeds only – for garnish
Yoghurt Dressing
250g plain Greek yoghurt
50ml lemon juice
¼ bunch chives, finely chopped
1/5 bunch parsley, finely chopped
Salt to taste

METHOD
Salmon

  1. Wash the salmon with cold water and pat dry.
    Place in a large fish kettle (if you don’t one use a
    large roasting tray).
  2. Pour the fish stock over the salmon so it is
    completely covered. Cover the salmon with the
    lid of the fish kettle, and place over burners (use
    two for even heating) or a flat grill. Bring to the
    boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, then to the
    very lowest heat and very slowly simmer for
    25 – 30 minutes.
  3. To check the fish, lift up the edges of the kettle
    carefully and check with a thermometer – it is
    cooked when it reaches 135 degrees. Continue
    to poach if not cooked.
  4. When cooked, carefully remove the salmon
    from the kettle and allow to drain and cool a
    little.
  5. Garnish with lemon wheels and dill fronds.
  6. Serve with yoghurt dressing and pomegranate
    seeds.
    Yoghurt Dressing
  7. Whisk together the yoghurt and lemon juice,
    fold through the herbs and some salt to taste.

INGREDIENTS
Root Vegetables
300g Dutch carrots 300g brussel sprouts
2 bulbs fennel 300g parsnip
300g Japanese pumpkin 300g sweet potato
200g baby turnip 300g baby beetroot
300g chat potatoes 50ml maple syrup
Fresh rosemary, thyme and sage

METHOD
Root Vegetables

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C, and line your
    baking trays.
  2. If the carrots and parsnip are large, half
    them lengthwise, otherwise leave them
    whole. Place on a lined baking tray and
    drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, maple
    syrup, sage, salt and pepper. Roast for 45 –
    60 minutes, until they are golden and crisp.
  3. Peel and chop the pumpkin, sweet potato,
    and chats into large chunks and place on a
    tray. Drizzle with olive oil, some rosemary
    and salt. Roast for 45 – 60 minutes, until
    they are golden and crisp.
  4. Trim the ends off the Brussel sprouts then
    chop in half, quarter the fennel. Place on
    a tray and drizzle with olive oil and salt.
    Roast for 20 – 30 minutes until crisp and
    caramelised.
  5. Place whole turnips and baby beets on a
    tray, drizzle with olive oil, some thyme and
    salt – roast for 45-60 min. until tender.
  6. Pile all your vegies onto a platter and serve

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