Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Dill Yogurt (Printable version)
Oven-roasted salmon with refreshing lemon dill yogurt topping. Bright Mediterranean flavors ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 (6 oz each) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ For the Zesty Lemon Dill Yogurt
07 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably whole milk)
08 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp lemon zest
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - ¼ tsp sea salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ To Serve
14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh dill sprigs
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets. Season each fillet with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Roast salmon for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - While salmon cooks, combine Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Transfer cooked salmon fillets to serving plates. Spoon generous dollops of lemon dill yogurt sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The salmon stays incredibly moist while developing a gorgeous golden crust
- That yogurt sauce transforms everything it touches into something worthy of a dinner party
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the easiest mistake to make, so check for flakiness a minute or two early
- Letting the yogurt sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving allows the garlic to mellow and flavors to meld
03 -
- Patting the salmon completely dry before seasoning is the secret to getting a nicely browned exterior
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before roasting