Cucumber Sauce
This is a refreshing sauce that adds richness to plain grilled fish or to fish baked simply with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Perfect for a summertime meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cucumbers 2 large, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
- Kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the cucumbers finely or grate them. Scrape them into a strainer or colander.
- Sprinkle the cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt, gently mix, and let them drain for 30 minutes.
- Cover the minced onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze excess juices from the cucumbers with your hands and put them in a large bowl. Drain the onion and mix with the cucumbers.
- Add the sour cream and chives to the cucumber/onion mix. Stir, and add the lemon juice. Season with black pepper.
- Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, and pepper as needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.