POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE

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From "The South Beach Diet" copyright 2003. (Save 2 fillets to use in Poached Salmon Spinach Salad for tomorrow's lunch.)

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chablis (or dry white wine)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
6 peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh dill
2 bay leaves
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small lemon, sliced
6 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, 1/2-inch thick
1/3 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
fresh dill sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • For the salmon: Combine the wine, water, bouillon, peppercorns, dillweed, bay leaves, celery, and lemon in a skillet. Bring to a boil; cover.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the salmon to the mixture in the skillet and cook for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
  • To prepare Cucumber-Dill Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, dill, and mustard.
  • To serve: place the fillets on individual serving plates. Spoon the sauce evenly over the fillets. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 59.9, Sodium 147.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 24.2

alamin sheikh
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely be making this again and again.


Tina Damuan
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Great recipe! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the sauce was light and refreshing. Will definitely be making this again.


Khadaka Goral
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Overall, this recipe was a success. The salmon was cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. Would recommend!


Larry Symister
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The recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great. The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but it was easy to adjust with some added herbs and spices.


Hafiz Sana Ullah Official
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The sauce was a bit too tangy for my liking, but the salmon was cooked perfectly. Will try adjusting the sauce recipe next time.


SHO AIB
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The salmon was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. Will try again with a shorter cooking time.


Heart Moon
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This poached salmon recipe is a game-changer. The salmon was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Highly recommend!


Hub Ali
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This recipe exceeded my expectations. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was bursting with flavor. Will definitely be a regular in my dinner rotation.


Aminul Islam Chowdhury
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The flavors of the salmon and sauce come together perfectly. Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Agofure Odiri
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This recipe is a winner! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the sauce was light and refreshing. Will definitely be making this again for guests.


Gel Boy
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The salmon was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. Would definitely make this again.


Elijah Ben
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The poached salmon was silky smooth and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend!


Sarmad Somro
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5/5 stars! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was a perfect balance of flavors. Will definitely be making this again!


Noyon sardar
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This poached salmon recipe was a delightful culinary experience. The salmon turned out perfectly cooked, moist, and flaky, while the cucumber-dill sauce added a refreshing and tangy flavor that complemented the fish wonderfully. An absolute keeper!