Salmon with Creamy Tomato Dill Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 large ripe tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping (35%) cream
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh dill
- 4 salmon fillets (each 5 oz/150 g), skins removed (see Notes)
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) white wine or stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4-cup (1 L) casserole dish
- 10-cup (2.5 L) shallow rectangular baking dish or 11-by 7-inch (2 L) baking dish
- In casserole dish, combine butter, shallots and garlic.
- Microwave, covered, on High for 2 minutes to soften.
- Add tomato.
- Microwave, covered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until tomato is sauce-like.
- In a small bowl, blend cornstarch with 1 tsp (5 mL) cold water.
- Stir into casserole dish along with cream and dill.
- Set aside.
- Arrange salmon in baking dish.
- Pour wine over top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and turn back one corner to vent.
- Microwave on Medium (50%) for 4 to 7 minutes or until fish is opaque.
- Drain liquid from dish into tomato mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep salmon covered while finishing sauce.
- Microwave sauce, uncovered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until it comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
- Place salmon fillets on serving plates and spoon sauce over top.
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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/salmon-with-creamy-tomato-dill-sauce (may not work)