Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

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Pan-seared salmon with lemon-dill yogurt sauce is a cooling summer recipe. For a slightly sweet version, add a few tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice to the yogurt sauce.

per serving: 369 calories; 30 g protein; 19 g fat; 19 g carb; 4 g fiber.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 cup plain soy or regular yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 4-ounce salmon fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups cooked mixed fresh vegetables or thawed frozen mixed vegetables
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, dill, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
In a large saute pan, melt butter and sear salmon fillets on medium-high heat, flesh side down, for about 3 minutes. Turn the fillets over and cook for about 3 more minutes. Place fish on a warm serving plate.
Heat canola oil; saute garlic until fragrant. Add vegetables; saute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste
To serve, arrange vegetables around fish fillets and spoon yogurt sauce over fish. Serve warm.