Salmon with Fresh Lemon Sauce

Combine onion, two teaspoons salt, the pepper, bay leaf, dillseeds, boiling water and vinegar in a deep nine- or ten-inch skillet or saucepan and bring to the boiling point.

Place the salmon on a plate or pie pan and tie in a cheesecloth to keep the fish from breaking apart. Immerse in the boiling mixture, cover, and cook for ten to fifteen minutes, un