Baked Whole Salmon Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 3/4 cup chopped celery leaves
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 lemon slices
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 whole salmon (about 10 pounds)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• WINE SAUCE:
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-1/3 cups water
• 2-1/3 cups white wine or chicken broth
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Salt and pepper to taste