Name: Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless salmon fillets; 3-4 quarts court bouillon ((recipe appears below)); 1 1/2 cups mousseline sauce ((recipe appears below)); 2 oz fresh parsley ((1 bunch)); 6-7 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 5 quarts water ((20 cups)); 1/2 pint vinegar, lemon juice, or white wine ((1 cup)); 1 lb onions, peeled and minced; 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and minced; 2 1/2 tbsp sea salt or gray salt ((you can substitute table or kosher salt)); 1 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 large egg yolks; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 cup unsalted butter; Salt and white pepper to taste; 1 English cucumber; 8 sprigs fresh dill ((optional))