Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cup water
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 6 thaw if frozen salmon steaks
• 3 cucumbers
• 1½ cup sour cream
• 1½ tsp minced parsley
• 1 tsp minced green onion
• 1½ tsp lemon juice
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Method

1. In a skillet, heat the water with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to boiling. Add the salmon. Cover and simmer 12 minutes. Remove the steaks with a slotted spatula and chill.
2. Sauce: Shred enough cucumber to measure 3/4 cup. Do not drain. Add the sour cream, parsley, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend well. Chill.

Notes

A cool summer entree. Serves 6. From Rosauers (Seafood SF-23).

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