Crisp-Cooked Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Crisp-Cooked Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp fresh dill; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Perfectly seared salmon topped with a bright dill-yogurt sauce for a simple yet elegant dinner.

Cuisine: General

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp fresh dill
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until opaque throughout.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, whisk yogurt, minced garlic, 2 tbsp dill, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Step 4: Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and garnish with remaining dill and lemon slices. Serve immediately with steamed asparagus.