Meals Matter

salmon with cucomber salad and dill sauce

Contributed By: jboudevin
cooking light

slightly scandinavian. fresh summer herbs, like feathery dill, bring the season to life on the plate

Ingredients

6 tbs Fat-free sour cream

2 tbs Plus 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill, divided

3 tbs Rice vinegar, divided

1 1/2 tbs Finely chopped shallots

1/4 tsp Grated lemon rind

2 tsp Fresh lemon juice

1 Garlic clove, minced

4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Black pepper

Cooking spray

1/4 cup Dry white wine

1 English cucumber (about 1 lb)

Preparation

1. combine sour cream, 2 Tbs dill, 2 Tbs vinegar, shallots, rind, juice, and garlic in a bowl, stirring well; cover and chill.

2. sprinkle fish evenly with salt and pepper. heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add fish to pan, and cook for 3 minutes. turn fish over, and cook 1 minute. remove from heat. add wine; cover and let stand 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

3. using a vegetable peeler, shave cucumber lengthwise into ribbons to yield about 2 cups. combine cucumber, remaining 1 Tbs rice vinegar, and remaining 1 tsp dill in a bowl; toss gently to coat. place about 1/2 cup cucumber mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 fillet and 2 Tbs sour cream mixture

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Salmon
Salads & Dressings
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 347
Total Fat: 18.7 g
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.7 g
Carbohydrates: 7.2 g
Protein: 35.4 g
Calcium: 68 mg
Sodium: 283 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Fiber: 0.9 g