To Seeth Fresh Salmon (To Poach Fresh Salmon) is a traditional Elizabethan recipe for a classic dish of salmon poached in herbed water and beer. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Elizabethan version of: To Poach Fresh Salmon (To Seeth Fresh Salmon).
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Original Recipe
To seeth Fresh Salmon (from The Good Huswifes Handmaid)
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Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
4 salmon steaks
240ml water
240ml beer or ale
60ml white wine vinegar
3 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary leaves
1/4 tsp salt
Method:
Combine all the ingredients (except the fish) in a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer then place the fish in a shallow baking dish and add enough of the poaching liquid to cover 2/3 of the fish steaks.
Cover the dish and place in an oven pre-heated to 200°C (400°F/Gas Mark 6) and bake for about 20 minutes, our until the fish becomes tender and flakes easily with a fork.
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