Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Dill Yogurt (Printable View)

Oven-roasted salmon with tangy lemon dill yogurt sauce brings bright Mediterranean flavors to your table in 30 minutes.

# What You 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over salmon. Season fillets evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
04 - Roast salmon for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temp 145°F).
05 - While salmon cooks, prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
06 - Plate salmon fillets and spoon generous dollops of lemon dill yogurt sauce on top. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoky paprika crust combined with cool tangy yogurt creates perfect contrast in every bite
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Mediterranean bistro
  • The sauce transforms simple baked salmon into something extraordinary
02 -
  • Dry the salmon thoroughly with paper towels, this step is crucial for getting that crispy spiced exterior
  • Let the yogurt sauce rest in the fridge while salmon roasts, the flavors need time to develop
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving for the brightest flavor

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