Grilled Marinated Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Cucumber and dill flavor a cool sauce that perfectly complements grilled salmon marinated in soy sauce and spices. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

May 7, 2009

Salmon

1/4

cup soy sauce

tablespoons lemon juice

tablespoons water

1 1/2

teaspoons garlic powder

1/2

teaspoon onion powder

salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick (2 to 2 1/4 lb)

teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2

cup sour cream

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

teaspoon cider vinegar

1/4

teaspoon onion powder

1/4

teaspoon salt

2/3

cup chopped unpeeled cucumber

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1

In shallow nonmetal dish, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, water, garlic powder and onion powder. Add salmon, skin side up. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to marinate.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
3

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush skin side of salmon with oil. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 13 to18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. To serve, cut into 8 pieces. Serve with sauce.