• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 peppercorns
• 4 salmon steaks (6 oz. each)

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1.  In an 11 inch x 7 inch microwave safe dish coated with cooking spray, combine the first six ingredients.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.

2.  Carefully add salmon to dish.  Cover and microwave at 70% power for five to 5 1/2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

3.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cucumber, onion, salt and basil.  Remove salmon from poaching liquid.  Serve with sauce.

Yield:  4 servings