Salmon with Horseradish Topping

A couple of weeks ago, Grenville and I resolved to stop the problem of our shrinking attire and returned to eating foods recommended on the South Beach Diet®. We already had the assorted recipe books from previous melt-downs.

Of course, we could have just stopped putting clothes in the dryer as Grammie G had suggested, and even though of putting ourselves on spin dry.

Results to date – 18 pounds down (combined) with Grenville being the winner, so far.  And, Grenville announced that he’s nearly ready to pull out his Speedos – a frightening thought that won’t be shown in this blog, nor will my bikini.

We’re been eating seafood, chicken, beef – all allowed, but no grains, starches, or fruit (at least for the first 2 weeks). Here’s a favorite recipe using 2 things we enjoy: salmon and horseradish – delicious when combined.

Salmon with Horseradish Sauce

• 2 salmon pieces (about 10 oz.)
• ¼ C dry white wine
• 2 TBSP chopped onion
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 C water
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp sour cream
• 1 tsp flour
• 1 tsp chopped fresh mint (use dill or parsley as a substitute)

1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, combine white wine, water, onion, lemon juice, peppercorns. Cook over med-high heat until comes to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to med-low, add salmon, cover & simmer until salmon flakes easily when tested with fork (about 5-6 min.)
3. While salmon cooks, prepare horseradish sauce. In small bowl combine sour cream, horseradish, flour, mint, white pepper. Stir to combine & set aside.
4. Transfer salmon to serving platter and keep warm.
5. Pour cooking liquid through sieve into bowl, discard solids.
6. Return to skillet and cook over med-high heat until comes to a boil. Stir in horseradish sauce.
7. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until mixture thickens. Pour over salmon & serve.

This is really simple to prepare and wonderful served with a side vegetable of fresh wilted spinach or steamed broccoli.

Bon Appétit

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