Pan-Seared Salmon with Spiced Indian-Inspired Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Crisp-skinned salmon fillets topped with a cooling yogurt sauce infused with fragrant Indian spices for a rich, balanced meal. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 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 Indian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp honey until smooth and fragrant.
Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with a generous spoonful of the spiced yogurt sauce.