Seared Salmon Recipe
Fresh salmon filet seared and served with a lemon-dill sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Lemon-Dill Sauce
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
- 4
Remove from Heat
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the skillet and place it on a plate while you prepare the sauce.
Making the Lemon-Dill Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 7
Serve
Drizzle the lemon-dill sauce over the seared salmon fillets and serve immediately.