POACHED SALMON WITH GAZPACHO SAUCE
6 salmon steaks, 1 to 11/2 inches thick
2 bay leaves
4 peppercorns, or coarsely ground pepper
Gazpacho Sauce:
6 ripe tomatoes
1 large cucumber
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
To prepare sauce: Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise, cut cucumber into 1-inch pieces. Put in food processor or blender and blend until completely pureed. Pour into a sieve and push through with a spoon to extract all juices. Add mayonnaise and whisk until creamy. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours
To prepare salmon, add bay leaf, peppercorns and enough water to a medium skillet to fill to a 1 inch depth. Bring to a boil.
Add salmon. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 5 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with fork.
Remove salmon from liquid.
Put about 2 tablespoons of sauce on a serving plate. Place 1 salmon steak on top of sauce.Top with 4 to 5 tablespoons of sauce.
Garnish with finely chopped cucumber and seeded tomato.
BOBBI-JO THATCHER
Plymouth