Ingredients

Combine in Large Saute Pan; Bring to Boil; Simmer:

1 1/2 cups dry white wine

1/4 cup bottled clam juice

1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced

2 sprigs fresh tarragon

1 garlic clove, smashed

1 bay leaf

1/2 t. black peppercorns

1/4 t. kosher salt

Add; Poach 10 Minutes:

4 4-oz. skinned salmon fillets

Add; Boil 3 Minutes:

1/2 cup heavy cream

Whisk in One Piece at a Time:

4 T. cold unsalted butter thinly sliced

Stir in; Serve over Salmon:

1 T. chopped fresh tarragon

1 T. country-style Dijon mustard

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saute pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

Add salmon to wine mixture, cover, and place in oven; poach 10 min. Remove salmon from pan; keep warm while you prepare sauce. Boil poaching liquid 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.

Add cream and boil 3 minutes, or until thick bubbles appear. Reduce heat to low.

Whisk in cold butter, one piece at a time. As each melts, add another, stirring constantly. Strain the sauce.

Stir in tarragon and mustard, and serve over salmon.