Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Salmon fillets with a golden crust, served atop a cool, tangy sauce made with full-fat yogurt and fresh dill. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2, thinly sliced lemon
• 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon dry and season skin-side with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down in a cold skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then heat over medium-high until oil shimmers.
2. Step 2: Cook salmon skin-side down for 6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook 3 minutes more until just opaque in the center.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Transfer salmon to a plate, top with lemon slices, and drizzle with dill-yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.