This Poached Salmon with Creamy Dill Cucumber Sauce is a refreshing, protein-packed seafood dinner that’s perfect for warm weather or light, elegant meals. Made with our savory Lesley Elizabeth Lemony Dill Seasoning, this recipe layers bright flavors from lemon, herbs, horseradish, and red wine vinegar into a tender, flaky salmon dish topped with a tangy cucumber yogurt sauce.
Poached Salmon with Lemony Dill Cucumber Sauce
Featuring Lesley Elizabeth Lemony Dill Seasoning
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Lemony Dill Seasoning, divided
- 1½ teaspoons horseradish sauce
- 8 oz plain yogurt or sour cream
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 4 slices fresh lemon
- 4 salmon fillets (4–5 oz each)
Instructions:
- Prepare the cucumber sauce: Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and cut diagonally into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices and red onion. Add red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of Lemony Dill Seasoning. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, then drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt (or sour cream), horseradish sauce, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Lemony Dill Seasoning. Stir into the drained cucumber-onion mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
- Poach the salmon: In a deep skillet, combine vegetable broth, white wine, 1 tablespoon Lemony Dill Seasoning, and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add salmon fillets to the skillet, cover, and simmer gently until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily, about 8–10 minutes depending on thickness.
- Transfer the salmon to plates and top generously with the chilled cucumber dill sauce. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprinkle of extra Lemony Dill Seasoning, if desired.
This dish is a showstopper for spring dinners, brunches, or whenever you want a fresh and healthy seafood meal. The combination of Lemony Dill Seasoning, cucumber, and creamy yogurt creates the perfect balance of flavors that complements the poached salmon beautifully.
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