Baked Salmon With Cucumber Sauce Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER-DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber in half and then slice each half down the middle lengthwise. Use the tip of a teaspoon to scoop out the center seeds. Cut each half into thin slices and place in a colander along with the red onion slices. Toss with salt and let sit in the sink for at least 30 minutes, until the water drains out.
• In the meantime, make the dressing: combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dill, garlic, sugar and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
• When the cucumbers and onions are ready, release any excess water by tapping the colander on the base of the sink, then use a large wad of paper towels to pat the vegetables dry. Add to the dressing and toss well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close the lid and let return to temperature. Rub the salmon with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt (about ¾ teaspoon) and pepper. Place the fillets skin side down and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 4-5 minutes (resist the urge to peek or flip early; when fillets are nicely seared on the first side, they should release easily). Flip the fillets over and continue grilling until done, 2-3 minutes. Let cool slightly, remove the skin if desired, and serve with the cold cucumber-dill salad piled over top or alongside.

PESTO-RUBBED BAKED SALMON WITH SMASHED CUCUMBER AND GREEN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salmon: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Brush a baking dish with a thin coat of softened butter and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the surface. Set the salmon fillets upright (flat-side down) on the baking dish, brush a little soft butter over each fillet and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk the pesto, mustard and lemon juice together and season it with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon, covering the top surface only. Bake until the desired doneness, about 14 minutes for medium rare for 1 1/2-inch-thick fillets (cook longer for thicker pieces).
• For the salad: Meanwhile, put the cucumber into a clean towel on a cutting board and smash it with the heel of your hand. Unwrap the cucumber and slice it crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer them to a mixing bowl and sprinkle a little salt over them. Add the dates and apples and stir to mix. Add the pine nuts, olive oil, mint and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly combined.
• Serve the salmon fillets on warm plates with the salad on the side.

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, add salmon. Simmer 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• While salmon cooks, combine yogurt, cucumber, dillweed, and salt; stir well.
• Gently transfer salmon to a serving platter, using two spatulas; spoon cucumber sauce evenly over salmon.

POACHED WHOLE SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In very long pan, such as a roaster or fish poacher, combine all ingredients except salmon. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Wrap fish in cheeseclotch, leaving ends long enough to hang over edge of pan and serve as handles for lifting salmon. Lower salmon into simmering liquid. Cover; simmer gently 32 to 40 minutes (8 minutes per pound). Remove pan from heat; refrigerate fish in liquid until chilled, about 8 hours or overnight. To serve, lift fish from liquid, remove cheesecloth and peel off skin. Place on serving platter and garnish as desired. Serve with Cucumber-Dill Sauce. For Sauce: In small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover; refrigerate several hours. Serve with Poached Whole Salmon.

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce, in a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Broil salmon 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

BAKED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the salmon on a large piece of lightly buttered foil on a baking sheet. Season lightly and sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Wrap loosely and bake at 170 C / 325 F / Gas 3 for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Leave to cool in the foil.
• Dice the cucumber very finely. Cook in melted butter for 2 minutes until translucent.
• 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'.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the cream and dill and check seasoning.
• Serve immediately with the fish.

GREEK SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk the olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice and seasonings listed under "salmon" together in a 9x13 baking dish (or large piece of foil with sides folded up on a baking sheet if using a large fillet). Add salmon and turn to coat (I drag the salmon across the dish to coat thoroughly). Brush any remaining wet rub onto the salmon. Line salmon in a single layer and let sit at room temperature while you prepare your Dill Sauce and Salsa, up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the Dill Sauce, whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
• For the Salsa, combine all of the ingredient in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
• Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for approximately 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (cooking time may vary depending on thickness of salmon).
• Serve salmon with Dill Sauce, Salsa and fabulous with extra freshly squeezed lemon juice.

PINK SALMON LOAF WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Lightly coat a standard 5x8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• 2. In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, and minced onion. Stir well. Cover bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve with baked salmon loaf.
• 3. Drain salmon and save 2 tablespoons of the liquid.
• 4. Mix all Salmon Loaf ingredients by hand in a medium bowl until blended and slightly moist. Pat the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Cover with foil to retain moisture while baking.
• 5. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Serve immediately while still hot, topped with the chilled Creamy Cucumber Sauce.