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A perfectly cooked pan-seared salmon fillet served with a creamy dill sauce and a side of green beans.

Why Everyone Loves This Salmon Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

Discover a popular salmon recipe that's perfect for busy home cooks. Learn how to prepare this delicious and healthy meal ahead of time for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Calories: 366
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is ideal for make-ahead meal prep. You can prepare the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The salmon can be cooked and then reheated gently, or you can cook it just before serving.

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