Salmon With Saffron Cream Sauce

Salmon With Saffron Cream Sauce

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 250 g salmon (fresh cutlet or steak)
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 saffron strands
• 1 teaspoon water
• 200 ml water
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped

Directions

• 1 Evenly spread saffron threads at the bottom of a small glass and top with 1 teaspoon of water.
• 2 Place into a microwave oven towards the edge of the carousel with 200ml of water in a large glass at the opposite edge.
• 3 Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• 4 WARNING - the water may be superheated - allow to rest 5 minutes before touching either glass.
• 5 Remove the small glass and transfer the saffron / remaining liquid to a small mixing bowl (or for a single serve just leave in the glass).
• 6 Mix through sour cream, lime juice and chopped chives mixing well and place in refrigerator while salmon cooks.
• 7 Rub olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle with pepper.
• 8 Cooking using your preferred techique, I grilled them on a BBQ plate over medium heat for about 7 minutes a side.
• 9 Spread (it is quite thick) mixture over the salmon and serve with your favourite salads and side-dishes.