Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers (chilled from the fridge)
• juice of one lemon
• 1 Garlic clove
• 2 tbsp chives
• Cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• black pepper (freshly ground)
• 500 g salmon fillet (skinless)
• butter clarified

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel the cucumbers, cut them lengthwise in half, scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon and dice into tiny cubes. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chives, salt and cayenne pepper; let rest for 10‑15 minutes.

2. 2.

   Cut the salmon fillet in half lengthwise and slice into long pieces. Heat 1 tbsp clarified butter in a pan and sear the salmon pieces on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Season with salt and pepper. Plate the salmon atop the cucumber salad and serve immediately.