Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Dill Yogurt (Printable)
Tender roasted salmon with tangy lemon dill yogurt for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired meal ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 (6 oz each) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ For the Zesty Lemon Dill Yogurt
07 - 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Serve
14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh dill sprigs
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and 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 temperature 145°F).
05 - While salmon cooks, combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. 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 Tips:
01 -
- The cool tangy sauce cuts through the rich salmon like a bright Mediterranean breeze
- This dinner comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a nice restaurant
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the biggest mistake most home cooks make
- The sauce needs at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving
03 -
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes after roasting before serving
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge