Sunday, July 13, 2008

Microwave Salmon with Hollandaise

Hollandaise Sauce (for Bearnaise sauce, add 3/4 tsp crushed tarragon)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light cream
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tbls fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt
dash of Cayenne pepper

Melt butter, in a glass measuring cup for 1 minute.  Stir in remaining ingredients and cook 1 min.  Stir once while cooking.  Stir briskly with wire whisk until light and fluffy.  Don't overcook or sauce will curdle.  

Salmon
2 tbls butter
2 salmon steaks
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt, pepper, parsley

Preheat cooking (browning) dish for 3 minutes.  Add 1 tbls butter.  Place the salmon in the dish and place remaining butter on top.  Sprinkle with lemon juice.  Cook for 3 min on first side, turn over and cook for 2 min on second side.  Serve with Hollandaise sauce, potatoes, and veggies.

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