A good basic recipe for poaching salmon in a white wine poaching liquid.

Poached Salmon

1 1/2 cups white wine
1/2 cup water
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds salmon
1 lemon, sliced

1. In a large saucepan or skillet combine white wine, water, onion, parsley, dill weed and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
2. Add salmon, cover, and simmer 8 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily. Garnish with lemon.

Makes 4 servings.