Steamed Salmon With Horseradish Mayonnaise

Name: Steamed Salmon With Horseradish Mayonnaise
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 2-pound skinless, boneless salmon fillet; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Horseradish mayonnaise, optional (see recipe)

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Updated August 5, 2015

Total Time: About 20 minutes
Rating: 3(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings

1 2-pound skinless, boneless salmon fillet
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Horseradish mayonnaise, optional (see recipe)

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Cut the salmon crosswise into six portions of more or less equal size. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Bring water to the boil in the bottom of a steamer.
Step 3
Arrange the salmon pieces, skinned side down, on a steamer rack.
Step 4
Place the rack on top of the steamer bottom. Cover and steam four minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand four minutes longer.
Step 5
This fish may be served hot with a simple melted butter and lemon sauce. Or serve it cold with the mayonnaise horseradish.