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A perfectly cooked fillet of salmon topped with creamy dill sauce, served with green beans.

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

This baked salmon recipe is simple to prepare and pairs well with a fresh cucumber-dill sauce. It is a nutritious meal option for busy home cooks. You can prepare components ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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 finely chopped cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

For make-ahead preparation, you can mix the cucumber-dill sauce up to one day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you cook the salmon, you can reheat leftovers gently or serve them cold over a salad. This method allows you to have a complete meal component ready before you start cooking.

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