In a 1 qt microwave-safe container, measure and combine all ingredients except salmon steaks; mix well. Micro-cook, covered, at high (100%) 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until mixture boils.

 

Place salmon steaks in microwave-safe dish; pour wine mixture over salmon. Micro-cook, covered, with vented plastic wrap, at medium-high (70%) 5 to 5-1/2 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.

 

Carefully remove salmon from liquid. Serve hot or cold. To serve cold, refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with cucumber sauce.

 

Makes 4 servings.

 

Cucumber Sauce: Combine 1/2 cup dairy sour half & half or plain yogurt, 1/3 cup seeded and finely chopped cucumber, 1 Tbsp minced onion and 1 tsp each salt and crushed basil; mix well. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.

 

Makes approximately 2/3 cup.