Pan-Seared Salmon with Spiced Yogurt and Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Crisp-skinned salmon paired with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce and fresh cucumber salad for a balanced meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, Greek yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir well to make spiced yogurt sauce.
4. Step 4: In another bowl, toss 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Plate salmon with dollops of spiced yogurt sauce and a side of cucumber salad. Serve immediately.