Delicate Poached Salmon with Aromatic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 small shallot
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup double cream
• 0.25 cup creme fraiche
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1 lb green beans
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 pinch fleur de sel
• 4 leaves butter lettuce
• 2 cups cooked long grain rice

Instructions

1. 1In a large pan, combine 4 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and the finely minced shallot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the salmon fillets and poach for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside on a warm plate.
2. 2Increase heat and reduce the poaching liquid slightly. Whisk in the unsalted butter, double cream, and creme fraiche, stirring until well combined and heated through.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the arrowroot powder with 2 tbsp water to form a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk this slurry into the simmering cream sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
4. 4Remove the sauce from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh chives and parsley flakes. Season the sauce with a pinch of fleur de sel to taste.
5. 5Serve the poached salmon fillets immediately, generously topped with the aromatic cream sauce. Accompany with steamed green beans, cooked long grain rice, and fresh butter lettuce leaves.