Pan-Seared Salmon with Hidden Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

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Tender pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a refreshing lemon-dill yogurt sauce that brightens the rich flavor of the fish with a hidden twist of fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, plain Greek yogurt, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill until smooth; refrigerate the lemon-dill yogurt sauce until ready to serve.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove the salmon from the skillet and plate. Spoon the chilled lemon-dill yogurt sauce over each fillet just before serving for a bright and creamy finish.

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