Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce Seafood Recipe

Poached Salmon With Cucumber Sauce Seafood Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 small onion — sliced
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 5 peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 salmon steaks or fillets — (4 to 6 oz each)

Cucumber Sauce:

• 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup cucumber — seeded and finely
• — chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon basil — crushed

Method

1. In 1 quart microwave safe dish combine all ingredients except salmon steaks; mix well
2. Microcook, covered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture boils
3. Place salmon steaks in a separate microwave safe dish; pour wine mixture over salmon
4. Microcook, covered with vented plastic wrap, on medium-high for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork
5. Carefully remove salmon from liquid
6. Serve hot or cold
7. To serve cold, refrigerate until ready to serve
8. Serve with Cucumber Sauce
9. Cucumber Sauce: Combine sour cream, cucumber, onion, salt and basil; mix well
10. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated
11. Makes about 2/3 cup

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