MAKES 2 CUPS

This briny, creamy but chunky sauce is the perfect contrast to the richness of Poached Salmon, and it also works well with sole or snapper.

1 1⁄2 tbsp. butter
1 1⁄2 tbsp. flour
1 cup Double-Rich Fish Stock
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

1. Melt butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbling but not browned, about 2 minutes.

2. Gradually whisk in stock, then cream. Bring to a simmer, cook for 30 seconds, then remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. (Sauce will thicken as it rests.)

3. Stir in eggs and capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm over lowest heat until ready to serve.