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A perfectly cooked salmon fillet served with a creamy dill sauce and fresh green beans, part of a popular salmon recipe.

Easy Baked Salmon with Dill Yogurt Sauce

This recipe features perfectly baked salmon fillets seasoned with Italian herbs and served with a refreshing dill and cucumber yogurt sauce. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that's great for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 366
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill snipped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with Italian seasoning and salt.
  2. Place the salmon in the skillet, skin side down. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped cucumber, and snipped dill for the sauce. Serve the sauce with the salmon.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 349mgSugar: 3g

Notes

The dill yogurt sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon.

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