Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce, a dish that seamlessly blends freshness and simplicity. Perfectly baked salmon fillets are drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice, and fragrant garlic, creating a tender, flaky main course. What truly sets this recipe apart is the creamy cucumber dill sauce—a refreshing combination of tangy Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, zesty lemon, and aromatic fresh dill. This quick and elegant meal, ready in under 30 minutes, is ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a healthy, protein-packed treat. Serve it with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality experience in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 for garnish fresh dill sprigs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and black pepper evenly across the fillets.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
While the salmon is baking, prepare the cucumber dill sauce. Using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated cucumber to avoid a watery sauce.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, honey, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Set it aside to let the flavors meld while the salmon finishes cooking.
Once the salmon is done, transfer the fillets to serving plates. Spoon a generous amount of the cucumber dill sauce over the top or serve it on the side.
Garnish each plate with a sprig of fresh dill and serve immediately. Pair with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2999 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 159.8 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
