cut in 1" pieces 1 1/2 Cups White Wine 1 Medium Onion :
sliced or chopped 2 To 3 Thin Lemon Slices 1 Tablespoon Parsley
snipped 1/8 Teaspoon Peppercorns 1 Bay Leaf :
Almondine Butter
1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup almonds :
sliced 5 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 dash cayenne Combine the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about 1/3. Strain the liquid through cheese cloth. Use 1-2 cups for steaming the steaks, about 9-10 minutes. The rest of the court bouillon may be saved by freezing. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add almonds. Cook and stir over medium heat until almonds are light brown, about 4 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons of butter, the lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. Stir until the butter melts and then pour over the steamed salmon steaks. Serve with a fresh fruit salad, au gratin potatoes, broccoli spears and fresh Italian bread. Serves 4. (Adapted from a recipe in "Cleaning and Cooking Fish", Bashline, Golden Press, 1982)