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Creamy Dill Sauce for Salmon: Quick & Easy Recipe

Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets About 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For pan-searing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt Full-fat recommended
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Plus extra for seasoning the salmon
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Plus extra for seasoning the salmon

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set the sauce aside in the refrigerator.
  • Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel. Season both sides evenly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and easily releases from the pan.
  • Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 2 minutes.
  • Serve the salmon warm, generously topped with the prepared creamy dill sauce. Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges if desired.