Ep 15. The French Chef: Case For Salmon

The French Chef with Julia Child Season 2 Episode 15, titled "The French Chef: Case for Salmon," is a culinary journey into the world of salmon with the acclaimed chef Julia Child. In this episode, Julia creates several dishes featuring salmon -- from poached salmon with Hollandaise sauce to salmon mousse.

The episode begins with Julia visiting a local fish market to choose a fresh, whole salmon for the recipes she will be making. She tells the viewers about the importance of choosing a salmon with bright eyes, fresh smell, and firm flesh, while also teaching them how to properly fillet a salmon.

Julia then moves into her kitchen, where she prepares the first dish -- poached salmon with Hollandaise sauce. She demonstrates how to create a court bouillon, which is a poaching liquid made with vegetables and herbs, and how to poach the salmon in it. She then creates the Hollandaise sauce from scratch, explaining each step along the way.

Next, Julia creates a salmon mousse, a classic French dish that is perfect for a party or gathering. She purees poached salmon with cream and eggs, adding in some fresh herbs and spices to flavor the mixture. She then pours the mixture into a decorative mold and chills it in the refrigerator until it sets.

Julia also makes a salmon quiche, which is a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner. She shows viewers how to make a savory pie crust from scratch and fills it with a mixture of smoked salmon, cream, eggs, and cheese.

Finally, Julia prepares a salmon coulibiac, which is a Russian-inspired dish that consists of salmon wrapped in puff pastry with mushrooms and rice. She demonstrates how to assemble the coulibiac by layering the ingredients onto the puff pastry and then rolling it up before baking it in the oven.

Throughout the episode, Julia provides helpful tips and techniques for cooking with salmon and gives viewers an inside look into the art of French cooking. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, "The French Chef: Case for Salmon" is sure to inspire you to try out new and delicious salmon dishes in your own kitchen.