Makes: about 1 cup

Serve this creamy dressing with chicken and salmon.

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, sliced
2/3 cup coarsely chopped cucumbers
2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
to taste salt

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cucumber and saute until translucent (do not allow to color or brown). Add paprika and stir to coat well.
Add white wine and reduce liquid by about two-thirds. While stirring, slowly add cream.
Reduce the sauce by one third or until sauce coats the back of the spoon. Season to taste with salt. Put through a fine sieve. Serve hot.