10-Minute Salmon With Yogurt Dill Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    198 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Greek

10-Minute Salmon With Yogurt Dill Sauce

Whether you serve this salmon with yogurt dill sauce for a quick midweek dinner, or you serve it to guests, no one will believe it only took you around 10 minutes to make. Pan-sear the salmon for delicious crispy skin, then top with the super simple yogurt, dill and lemon sauce. Add a quick side dish or two, and dinner is served.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound salmon with skin on (approx. weight - you'll want 4 x thin portions)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt preferably an authentic brand made with just milk and live yogurt cultures (whole milk or skim both fine)
  • 1 clove garlic crushed (½ to 1½ cloves to taste & depending on the size of the clove)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped finely (or substitute with 1.5 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped finely
  • ½ lemon juice only (around 3 big squeezes)
  • teaspoon salt or to taste, plus extra for the salmon
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste, plus extra for the salmon

To serve

  • More fresh herbs and lemon wedges for squeezing over at the table

Instructions

  1. Add a large drizzle of oil to a large frying pan/skillet. Heat on a medium high heat until hot. Sprinkle the salmon all over with salt and pepper, then add skin-side down to the pan. Let cook for 4 to 5 minutes without moving - until the skin is crisp.
  2. Carefully turn the salmon over with a fish slice or similar. Let cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until 'just' cooked through. Press down gently so that all parts of the salmon make contact with the pan. If the salmon is thick, turn it on its sides too and let cook for a further few seconds that way.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper until well combined.
  4. Serve the cooked salmon with the yogurt dill lemon sauce spooned on top and extra fresh herbs (if you like). Let everyone squeeze more lemon over at the table, if you like.

Notes

  • If you can't find dill: You can substitute fresh mint, fresh coriander, or fresh basil. Or check out more substitutes for dill.
  • Garlic: You might have to experiment a little to find the 'sweet spot' as far as the amount goes. Remember it's raw garlic so go easy at first and add more if you then want to. I tend to go for no more than half a large clove. If the clove is smaller I might add a full clove or even a bit more.
  • Side dish ideas: Serve with simple side dishes such as 2-minute olive oil toasts, Greek rice, pesto orzo salad, air fryer smashed potatoes or Greek salad. Or browse more simple side dish ideas.
  • Storing: You can keep the cooked salmon and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir again before serving the sauce. I would serve the salmon cold rather than reheating it, which can ruin the texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 263mg (11%) Potassium 662mg (19%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Potassium 662mg 14%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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