Sear-Safe Salmon with Dill Sauce

Name: Sear-Safe Salmon with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 oz salmon fillets; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 3 tbsp fresh dill; 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Pan-seared salmon fillets with a vibrant dill sauce that captures the essence of natural light through fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

6 oz salmon fillets
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
3 tbsp fresh dill
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, mince 1 garlic clove and whisk with 2 tbsp fresh dill, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp lemon juice from 1/2 lemon until smooth. Drizzle sauce over cooked salmon and serve immediately.