Moist Poached Salmon

Ironically enough, my way of poaching fish is not only the lazy cook’s method but also the one that produces the moistest and most tender flesh imaginable. And even though I use this method mostly for salmon, you should know that it works equally well with other tender-fleshed fish like bass, snapper, and halibut.

All you need to do is set the fish in a skillet large enough to accommodate it in a single layer, then cover it with water (or a mixture of water and white wine or clam ju