Poached Salmon with Bourbon and Maple | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons bourbon or brandy
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 medium shallot , sliced thin (about 3 tablespoons)
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 center-cut skinless salmon fillets , 6 to 8 ounces each
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Salt and ground black pepper