Sven’s Salmon

Preparation info
  • FFR to FCR—

    8 to 10

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Madeleine Kamman

Published 1997

  • About

From Lavik on beautiful Sognafjorden in Norway, as enjoyed on June 24, 1947. Court bouillon is needed in this recipe; prepare it ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon, about 10 pounds, eviscerated only, as described
  • 1 recipe

Method

Measure and take note of the thickness of the salmon at its thickest part. Heat the court bouillon to lukewarm in the poaching vessel. Salt and pepper the salmon in its cavity and stuff with the dill stems. Put the salmon on the rack and immerse in the liquid. Bring to a bare boil, then turn the heat down and maintain at 205°F for 7 minutes per inch of thickness, plus 7 minutes for the pot, unt