Poached Salmon with Herbed Mayonnaise

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2. 1/4 cup minced chives
3. 2 tablespoons chopped mint
4. 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
5. 1/2 teaspoon minced tarragon
6. 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7. 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
8. 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper
10. 3 cups water
11. 2 bay leaves
12. 1 cup dry white wine
13. 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
14. Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
15. Herb flowers, optional, for garnish, such as chive, sage and mint

1. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the chives, mint, ginger, tarragon, mustard, lime zest and juice and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, combine the water, bay leaves, wine, shallot and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Nestle the fillets in the poaching liquid, cover and cook over low heat until just cooked, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, remove the fillets and pat dry with paper towels before setting them on plates. Sprinkle with herb flowers and pass the herbed mayonnaise at the table.