Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus and Dill Yogurt Sauce

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Crispy-skinned salmon paired with a tangy citrus-dill yogurt sauce for a fresh, light dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with skin on. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and edges turn opaque.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist inside (internal temperature 125°F).
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until smooth and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with 2 tbsp of the citrus dill yogurt sauce, garnished with extra dill if desired.

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