Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
This Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special. Flavorful, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz of skinless salmon fillets
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup of fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh cilantro and more for serving
Instructions
- Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon, then rub both sides with the spice mixture.
- Place the salmon in the hot skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve the salmon with a lemon yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro
For the sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and cilantro. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- While cooking the salmon, let the sauce sit at room temperature (or gently warm it in the microwave if you prefer not to have cold sauce on warm salmon).