Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Broiled Salmon with Spiced Cucumber Mayonnaise

The cucumber gave a distinct crunchy taste on the salmon. It gives a nice flavor to it. Overall, the family likes it. It turned out very good. I was please that even my daughter, 7 years old, likes the salmon with the cucumber mixture.

Verdict: 4 out of 5

 Cooking time: 20 minutes with chill time extra





Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 (8 oz.) salmon fillets
3 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1 sliced diced yellow onion
1 small minced fresh garlic
2 dash of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:
1.      In small bowl, combine mustard and lemon juice. Evenly spread salmon with half of mustard mixture; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Set aside remaining mustard mixture.
2.      Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients with reserved mustard mixture; toss to blend. Cover and set aside to allow flavors to blend.
3.      Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange salmon on broiler pan. Broil about 5 inches from heat 7 minutes; turn and broil 7 minutes longer or until fish flakes with a fork.
4.      Serve salmon with prepares sauce. Yield: 2 servings

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