Aquatic Center Herb-Crusted Salmon Fillets

Salmon baked with fresh dill and lemon, served over a light cucumber-dill salad for a refreshing summer meal.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 14 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp, chopped dill
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 tbsp dill.
2. Step 2: Mix remaining 2 tbsp dill, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp salt in a small bowl. Spread evenly over salmon skin, pressing gently to adhere.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in a lightly oiled baking dish and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Whisk cucumber slices, red onion, 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tbsp dill in a bowl until combined, then chill for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets over cucumber salad with a dollop of extra yogurt on the side and a sprinkle of fresh dill.