Pan Seared Greek Salmon

Name: Pan Seared Greek Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 4-6 ounces each; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill; 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt; 1 cup of grated cucumber or thinly sliced cucumber; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 tablespoons dill (chopped); Dash or salt and pepper; 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (chopped in half); 1/2 cup of feta cheese; 1/4 cup of red onion (diced); 1 tablespoons dill (chopped); 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Pan Seared Greek Salmon is a quick salmon meal that quickly cooks on a skillet on the stove. Salmon is topped with spices, pan seared and topped with Tzatziki and a Greek style salsa.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Makes4 servings
Calories494

Ingredients

4 servings

4 salmon fillets 4-6 ounces each
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill

For the tzatziki sauce:

3/4 cup of Greek yogurt
1 cup of grated cucumber or thinly sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tablespoons dill (chopped)
Dash or salt and pepper

For the Greek salsa:

1 cup of cherry tomatoes (chopped in half)
1/2 cup of feta cheese
1/4 cup of red onion (diced)
1 tablespoons dill (chopped)
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

1
Dry your salmon filets on both sounds well. This helps to take away any excess moisture the salmon has which in turn will help the salmon sear and get a nice crust.
2
In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, dried oregano and dried dill.
3
When you are ready to cook the salmon sprinkle the spice mixture over the flesh side of each piece of salmon. In a large skillet or cast iron skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Turn the heat down to medium- low.
4
Add each piece of salmon with the skin side down. Press the top of the salmon for about 15 seconds. Add each piece of salmon and repeat the above process.
5
Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side. If the salmon sticks you need to wait another 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for another 1 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
6
Remove salmon from the skillet and drizzle extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice over top. Serve with Tzatziki and the Greek style salsa.
7
Combine all of the tzatziki ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well. Chill until ready to serve.
8
Combine all of the Greek salsa ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Notes

Store the salmon in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat you can heat this salmon up in a skillet or you can heat it in a skillet on low heat.