Poached Lake Trout

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/2 cup sliced spring onions
• 1/2 carrot
• thinly sliced
• 1/2 celery rib
• thinly sliced
• 1 thyme sprig
• 2 (8-ounce) whole trout
• cleaned
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Place the water, sherry vinegar, spring onion, carrot, celery, and thyme in a pot and bring to a simmer.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Season the trout on the outside and in the belly with salt, pepper and a pinch of cayenne.
4. Place in the simmering court bouillon and poach for 7 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the thickest part of the flesh comes out warm.
5. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and set aside on a warm platter.
6. Strain the cooking liquid and return 1/2 cup to the pot.
7. Bring the court bouillon to a boil and add the butter slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly.
8. Continue whisking until all the butter is absorbed.
9. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
10. To serve, place a trout on each plate and spoon the sauce over each.
11. Serve immediately.