Baked Salmon with Cucumber Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 (175 g) salmon steaks, 3 cm thick |
to taste salt |
to taste black pepper, freshly ground |
4 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 large cucumber, peeled and deseeded |
7 g butter |
120 ml dry white wine |
5 tablespoons sour cream |
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped |
Directions:
1. Place the salmon on a large piece of lightly buttered foil on a baking sheet. Season lightly and sprinkle with lemon juice.
2. Wrap loosely and bake at 170 C / 325 F / Gas 3 for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Leave to cool in the foil.
3. Dice the cucumber very finely. Cook in melted butter for 2 minutes until translucent.
4. Add wine to the pan, bring to the boil and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated - about 10 minutes - and the cucumber is 'dry'.
5. Remove from the heat, stir in the cream and dill and check seasoning.
6. Serve immediately with the fish.
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