Pan-Seared Salmon

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber; 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pan-seared salmon is an elegant, wholesome entree that requires little time or effort. Add a side salad or simple green, and dinner is served.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with Italian seasoning and salt. Place in skillet, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cucumber and dill. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 salmon fillet with 1/4 cup sauce: 366 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat.

This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. Salmon is a go-to for busy nights because it cooks so quickly and goes with so many different flavors. The creamy dill sauce with cucumber tastes light and fresh. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

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