Sally’s Birthday Salmon Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Cucumber Strips:
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumbers into long, wide strips. Set aside. -
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Poach the Salmon:
In a deep frying pan, combine water, white wine, lime zest, and chopped dill. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. -
Cook Salmon:
Reduce heat to simmer. Carefully add the salmon fillets to the pan. Simmer gently for 5-6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. -
Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, grainy mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. -
Assemble:
To serve, arrange the cucumber strips on plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of each bed of cucumber, making it look visually appealing. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the salmon. -
Serve:
Serve the salmon with a side salad and bread rolls for a complete meal.
This Australian-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and savory lunch or snack, taking less than 15 minutes to prepare and cook on the stove top. Enjoy the flavors of tender poached salmon complemented by refreshing cucumber and zesty lime, making it an easy yet elegant addition to your recipe repertoire.
