Pinot Noir Poached Salmon - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Wash salmon and pat dry; squeeze lemon juice over the top of the salmon, sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
In a skillet or frying pan that is 2-inches deep, add wine and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
Add salmon in a single layer. Cover and simmer approximately 8 to 12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 140\u00b0F.
Carefully remove salmon from pan and transfer onto individual serving plates.
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.