Cold Poached Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise

Salmon

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dry white wine, nonalcoholic white wine or apple juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 4 black peppercorns
• 4 sprigs cilantro
• 2 lb salmon or other medium-firm fish fillets

Herb Mayonnaise

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed or tarragon leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)

Garnish

• Lemon wedges, if desired