Best Healthy Cucumber Sauce For Seafood Recipes

CUCUMBER SAUCE

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I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional Tzatziki with lamb and chicken. -Efy Leonardi, Massapequa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEALTHY CUCUMBER SAUCE FOR SEAFOOD

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This recipe is posted for the ZWT and is adapted from the book "Quick and Healthy "Recipes and Ideas" I like the idea of the addition of Dijon mustard because it compliments fish so well. ZWT REGION: Canada.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup cucumber (not peeled)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together.
Cover and chill, serve cold with seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.6, Fat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 25.6, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.4

CUCUMBER SAUCE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD

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Make and share this Cucumber Sauce for Fish & Seafood recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup cucumber, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream (or light sour cream)
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon fresh chives
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

Mix the cuke with the sour cream, miracle whip, chives, lemon juice, salt& pepper Mix well and chill until serving with hot or cold seafood.

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