Pinot Noir Poached Salmon

Delicate and tasty salmon dish.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  salmon steaks, approximately 1-inch thick
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
•  coarse kosher salt
•  fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1  cup  pinot noir wine
• 1  cup water
• 1 -2  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Wash salmon and pat dry; squeeze lemon juice over the top of the salmon, sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet or frying pan that is 2-inches deep, add wine and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add salmon in a single layer. Cover and simmer approximately 8 to 12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 140°F.
4. Carefully remove salmon from pan and transfer onto individual serving plates.
5. Let the liquid boil until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup. Remove pan from heat. Add the butter and mix it in by swirling the pan. Pour the sauce over the salmon just before serving.