Pan-Fried Salmon with Green Goddess Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Salmon with Green Goddess Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain 2-percent fat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 1/2 an English hothouse cucumber, seeded (1 pound); Four 7-ounce salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick,skinned; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup plain 2-percent fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 an English hothouse cucumber, seeded (1 pound)
Four 7-ounce salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick,skinned
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
For the tzatziki: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, chives, tarragon, vinegar, salt and pepper in a food processor.
2
Blend until the herbs are finely chopped and the sauce is pale green.
3
Scrape the sauce into a bowl.
4
Coarsely grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater onto a paper-towel-lined-plate; pat dry.
5
Mix the cucumber into the tzatziki.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
The tzatziki can be made 4 hours ahead, covered and chilled, and stirred before serving.
8
For the salmon: Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
9
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
10
Cook the salmon, skinned-side-up, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
11
Flip the fish using a fish spatula and cook for 2 minutes for medium doneness.
12
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled with the tzatziki.
13
To serve chilled, cool, cover, and chill up to 1 day.

216

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain 2-percent fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Salmon with Green Goddess Tzatziki falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pan-Fried Salmon with Green Goddess Tzatziki

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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