SALMON STEAKS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE      Servings:  4

4   4oz.      salmon steaks, 1/2 inch  1/3 c.  unpeeled cucumber, shredded
2   T.        butter, melted           1   T.    fresh parsley, chopped
2   T.        lemon juice                        hot red pepper sauce (opt)
1/2 c.        sour cream               1/2 tsp.  salt
1   tsp.      chives, chopped

	Place steaks in 8 X 12 inch microwave dish.  Mix melted butter, lemon
juice and pepper sauce, and brush over steaks.  Cover with waxed paper.
Microwave at "high" for 8-11 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn every 3
minutes.  Combine sour cream, cucumber, parsley, chives and salt, and
spread mixture over hot steaks.  Microwave at "high" 1-2 minutes until
cucumber is heated through.

Source: _Tacoma News Tribune_