Cold Salmon Baked In Foil With Light Watercress Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Cold Salmon Baked In Foil With Light Watercress Sauce

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Fish
Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 6-Ounce Salmon Steaks
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley -- chopped
1/4 Pound Mushrooms -- wiped clean, sliced
8 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper -- to taste
-----Sauce-----
1/2 Cup Watercress Leaves -- firmly packed
1/4 Cup Parsley Leaves -- firmly packed
1/4 Cup Chives -- finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill Sprigs
1 Cup Plain Low-Fat Yogurt -- (or non-fat)
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise -- reduced-calorie
1 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Salt And Freshly Ground White Pepper -- to taste
-----Garnish-----
Lemon Wedges
Watercress Leaves

1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Cut four pieces of aluminum foil into
16" squares.

2. Place each salmon steak on the prepared foil. Top each with 1
tablespoon of the parsley. Distribute the mushrooms over each, top
with 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice, and finally a sprinkling of
salt and pepper.

3. Seal the packages of foil shut tightly, place on a baking sheet,
and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes. Cool
and chill for 6 hours or overnight.

4. To prepare the sauce: Chop the watercress, parsley, chives, and
dill in a food processor or blender. Place in a bowl, add the
remaining ingredients and stir together until well-mixed. Place in
a covered container and chill until ready to use.

5. If taking to a picnic, tote the packets as is and serve them with
the sauce on the side. If serving at home, remove the salmon from
the foil and serve on a platter surrounded by lemon wedges and
watercress leaves, with the sauce on the side.

Variation:

Halibut steaks may be substituted for salmon.

Serves: 6

In this recipe the salmon is easily poached by baking in foil packets.
The traditional watercress sauce which is laden with cream is replaced
by a light one prepared with low-fat yogurt.

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