Simple Grilled Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Dill Sauc

Name: Simple Grilled Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt; 1/2 cups Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Seeded And Peeled Cucumber, Finely Chopped; 1 bunch Fresh Dill, Chopped; 2 whole Large Cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 4 whole (6 Oz. Size) Salmon Fillets; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 3 pinches Kosher Salt; 2 pinches Black Pepper; 1 whole Lemon, Cut Into Wedges, For Garnish, Optional; 4 sprigs Fresh Dill, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
1/2 cups Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Seeded And Peeled Cucumber, Finely Chopped
1 bunch Fresh Dill, Chopped
2 whole Large Cloves Garlic, Crushed
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
4 whole (6 Oz. Size) Salmon Fillets
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 pinches Kosher Salt
2 pinches Black Pepper
1 whole Lemon, Cut Into Wedges, For Garnish, Optional
4 sprigs Fresh Dill, For Garnish (optional)

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In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients, gently mix well to blend.
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If too thick and youd like a slightly looser consistency, simply add a small amount of milk.
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If youre making it ahead, give it a stir before serving.
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Of course, refrigerate immediately.
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Rinse the salmon fillets with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Place on a plate.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the fish, rub with your hands to coat.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Youre ready for the grill.
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Preheat the grill for about 5 minutes.
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When cooking fish, you want to only turn it one time and you do not want to turn it too soon, so be sure your grill is good and hot.
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Cook the salmon over medium-high heat.
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Place the fish presentation side down.
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Cook it with the lid down for 4-5 minutes.
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The fish will begin to turn to a lighter pink color around the edges and about halfway up the fillet.
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With a grill spatula, gently turn the fish.
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Allow it to cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
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Serve immediately with the dill sauce, garnished with lemon wedges and sprigs of fresh dill.
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Notes: Enjoy any leftover salmon cold with the dill sauce.
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Yummy!
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If the fillets have skin, no worries.
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Cook the salmon the same way.
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When you turn the salmon and the skin is on the grill, once its done it is very easy to get your spatula between the skin and the fish when removing the fish from the grill.
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Some people enjoy the crispy skin.

413

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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 Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 1/2 cups Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped, 1/2 cups Seeded And Peeled Cucumber, Finely Chopped, 1 bunch Fresh Dill, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Simple Grilled Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Dill Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Grilled Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Dill Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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