Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Makes 6 servings

Jessica Bargon

ingredients

Salmon:

6 fresh salmon steaks
1 qt. water
1 1/2 Tbs. salt
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 bay leaf
1 lemon, quartered
2 tomatoes, quartered

Cucumber Sauce:

1 unpeeled cucumber
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 Tbs. minced parsley
2 tsp. grated onion
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
Pinch of black pepper

directions

In a large skillet heat the water, salt, lemon juice and bay leaf to boiling. Simmer 3 of the steaks at a time for 10 minutes. remove with a large slotted spoon or a spatula. Chill the steaks well.

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FOR SAUCE:
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Grate enough cucumber to make 1 cup. Do not drain. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Chill. At serving time, arrange the salmon on a platter or board. Garnish.

Source: Mary Ann Moschner