Poached Salmon With Cucumber-Dill Sauce


Course : Salmon
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 medium English cucumber 5 inch length

1/3 cup light sour cream

1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 cups water -- (1 to 2)

1 cups dry white wine -- (1 to 2)

4 fillets salmon fillets -- (about 1 lb.)
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cut cucumber in chunks and finely mince in a food processor. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, dill and lemon juice; puree until smooth. In a saucepan or skillet that can hold salmon in a single layer, place enough water and wine in equal amounts to cover fillets (or use all water). Bring to a boil. Add salmon, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes for 1/2" thick fillets. Test a fillet to make sure salmon is cooked through. Remove salmon from liquid and drain briefly on paper towels. place on dinner plates and spoon a ribbon of sauce over the salmon.


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