Salmon With Green Peppercorn Sauce

Green Peppercorn Sauce

¾ cup	Low-fat sour cream
2 Tbsp	Lemon juice
2 Tbsp	Fresh chives, finely chopped
1 Tbsp	Green peppercorns, rinsed (Main)
1 ½ Tbsp	Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp	Lemon, finely grated rind

Salmon

1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 cup	Chardonnay
4 pieces	Salmon steaks, pin bones removed (Main)
1 to garnish	Chives, or dill

Directions

1. Prepare the sauce by combining all the ingredients well.
2. Add more sugar or lemon juice to taste.
3. Stand at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavours to develop.
4. To cook the salmon, heat the chardonnay in a frying pan.
5. Season. Add the salmon steaks and poach gently for five minutes.
6. Remove with a slotted spatula to warmed serving plates.
7. Serve with the sauce and garnish.