Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce for 2 Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce for 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup yogurt, plain; 1/4 cup cucumbers finely chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chicken broth; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 small onions sliced; 1 small bay leaves piece; 1 each parsley sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 2 each peppercorns; 2 small salmon steaks 3/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

⅓ cup yogurt, plain
1/4 cup cucumbers finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken broth
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 small onions sliced
1 small bay leaves piece
1 each parsley sprigs
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
2 each peppercorns
2 small salmon steaks 3/4 inch thick

1
Peel, seed and chop cucumber.
2
Combine with yogurt and parsley and refrigerate.
3
Heat water to boiling in small skillet or medium saucepan.
4
Add bouillon and stir until dissolved.
5
Add remaining ingredients except salmon and bring to a boil.
6
Turn heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
7
Add salmon, cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until fish is cooked through (check at backbone).
8
Lift steaks out onto hot platter with an egg turner.
9
Lift onions out and lay over fish.
10
Serve immediately with chilled yogurt-cucumber mixture.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup yogurt, plain, 1/4 cup cucumbers finely chopped, 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce for 2 falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce for 2

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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