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Poached Salmon

Llangrannog, Ceredigion

Woven willow made cone shaped putchers used to catch salmon on the Severn Estuary. Each measured five to six foot long. Made by the fishermen during the winter months.

Woven willow made cone shaped putchers used to catch salmon on the Severn Estuary.  Each measured five to six foot long.  Made by the fishermen during the winter months.

Fish

The Recipe

You will need

  • salmon steak (approximately one pound)
  • milk
  • pepper and salt
  • bay leaf

Method

  1. Place the salmon steak and bay leaf in a saucepan, cover with milk and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Poach the salmon in the milk allowing fifteen minutes for every pound weight.  
  3. Alternatively, put the ingredients in an earthenware dish and poach in a moderately hot oven.
  4. Slice the salmon steak and serve hot with parsley sauce, or cold with bread and butter.

Llangrannog, Cardiganshire.

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