Sear-Salted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Salmon fillets with a crisp exterior, paired with a cool, herbed yogurt sauce that complements the rich fish flavor.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 6 oz salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp, chopped dill
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until smoking slightly. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 3 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, whisk 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet, place on plate, and spoon yogurt sauce over top. Serve immediately.