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Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Delicious served with a green salad

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 2 sprigs parsley

• 5 peppercorns

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4 - 4 ounce Alaska salmon steaks or fillets (4 to 6 ounce each)

CUCUMBER SAUCE

• 1/2 cup light sour cream

OR

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

• 1/3 cup cucumber, seeded and finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon minced onion

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon basil, crushed

In 1 quart microwave safe dish combine all ingredients except salmon steaks; mix well. Microcook, covered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture boils. Place salmon steaks in a separate microwave safe dish; pour wine mixture over salmon. Microcook, covered with vented plastic wrap, on medium-high for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Carefully remove salmon from liquid. Serve hot or cold. To serve cold, refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with Cucumber Sauce.

Cucumber Sauce: Combine sour cream, cucumber, onion, salt and basil; mix well. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Makes about 2/3 cup.

serves 4----------------------

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