Grilled Salmon on Sauteed Cucumbers
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 salmon fillets or pieces, at least 1
- oil for fish, as needed
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 lemon, sliced 
 
Although the two main ingredients in this fish
recipe
(rich, sweet salmon
and crunchy, mild cucumbers)
may seem to be an unlikely pairing, they actually go together quite well.
 
Directions
    Note: If grilling the cucumbers and salmon at the same time seems daunting, do the
    cucumbers first and then set aside.

  • Preheat the grill, and make sure the grill
    grates are very clean.

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  • Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Run a spoon down the center of each slice
    to remove most of the seeds; then slice crosswise about 1/4" thick.
  • Generously brush the
    fillets with oil, salt and pepper lightly, and place on the grill over direct medium heat.
  • Melt
    the butter in a large skillet and add the cucumber slices. Salt lightly. Cook, stirring frequently,
    until tender but still crunchy (3 - 4 minutes).
  • Turn the fillets after 5 minutes. Check for
    doneness 3 minutes after turning (center should be opaque). The total cooking time will depend on
    the thickness of the fillets and the temperature of the grill; plan for 10 minutes for fillets
    one-inch thick. Don't overcook or the fish will become dry.
  • To serve, spread the cucumbers on
    a serving dish or divide between individual plates. Place the fish on top with lemon slices alongside.
    Delicious with a chilled sauvignon blanc.


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