Combine salt, pepper and thyme then rub all sides of the salmon. Melt
butter in baking dish then add salmon and coat with the butter. Add
light cream, onion slices, parsley, garlic, and bay leaf then arrange
cucumber strips around the fish. Bake at 190C/375F covered for 40 minutes or until
centre bone can be removed easily. Remove and discard bay leaf, onion,
parsley and garlic before serving.