Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 4-ounce 1-inch-thick salmon fillets
  • 1 cup chopped peeled seeded cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped fennel
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped radish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to simmer in heavy wide saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Strain.
  • Return liquid to same pan and bring to boil.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add salmon and cook 5 minutes per side.
  • Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to baking sheet.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Place salmon on plates.
  • Spoon relish over salmon and serve.