Diabetic Low Fat Cold Poached Salmon Food

SWEDISH MUSTARD SAUCE FOR COLD POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix the mustard, sugar, and vinegar in a bowl.
• Beat in the oil a little at a time until well blended.
• The sauce will thicken rapidly and must be stirred vigorously.
• Finally, add the sour cream and plenty of finely chopped dill.
• Serve on the side with cold salmon.

THAI-POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Cook rice according to the packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium frying pan. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for a few seconds.
• Gradually stir in a coconut cream and bring to a simmer.
• Add salmon fillets, cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, turning the fish over halfway.
• Meanwhile, blanch green beans in a pan of simmering water until just tender. Drain and divide between 2 hot serving plates.
• Stir some fresh cilantro leaves into the sauce. Top the beans with the salmon, spooning over the sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve with the cooked rice.

MICROWAVE DIABETIC FISH WITH COOL CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen.
• Turn under any thin edges of fish.
• In a 12 x 7½ x 2-inch baking dish (use an 8x8x2-inch baking dish for low-wattage ovens) arrange fish fillets with thicker portions toward outer edges of the dish.
• Cover dish with vented clear plastic wrap.
• Cook on 100% power (high) for 4 to 7 minutes or till fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, giving dish a half-turn after 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl stir together cucumber, mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard.
• Serve with fish.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER AND CREME FRAICHE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the peppercorns, dill and four lemon slices(reserve the remaining slices for the garnish) in a large saute pan and pour in the boiling water. Add the salmon, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow salmon to cool completely in the water-this should cook it perfectly. Remove from the pan then transfer to a plate, cover and chill until ready to serve.
• To make the sauce, place the cucumber and dill in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Add the creme fraiche and some salt and pepper and pulse to make a smooth, pourable sauce.
• To serve, place a salmon fillet on 4 plates and pour over the sauce. Garnish each with a slice of lemon and a sprig of dill.

BEER POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• In a skillet, combine beer, lemon juice, onion, celery, salt, bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add salmon steaks, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• Combine ingredients for tarragon mayonnaise and chill. Serve with salmon.