Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Crisp-skinned salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection and served with a tangy Greek yogurt sauce infused with fresh lemon and dill. This Mediterranean-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with a dollop of the lemon-dill yogurt sauce.