Quick Poached Salmon With Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1 small onion, sliced2 sprigs fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt5 peppercorns4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)SAUCE:1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Preparation

In an 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, combine the first 6 ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture comes to a boil, 2-3 minutes.

Carefully add salmon to dish. Cover and microwave at 70% power until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 5-1/2 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cucumber, onion, salt and basil. Remove salmon from poaching liquid. Serve with sauce.