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Pan Seared Salmon with Basil Tzatziki

Pan Seared Salmon with Basil Tzatziki Ready in 15 Minutes

This quick Pan Seared Salmon with Basil Tzatziki is a delicious, healthy, and gluten-free meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • ½ cup seedless cucumber grated
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt avoid regular yogurt
  • a handful fresh basil leaves
  • a handful fresh chives
  • a handful fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets salmon choose fresh, high-quality fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing

Equipment

  • heavy skillet
  • Food Processor
  • clean paper towel

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Start by grating about half of a seedless cucumber onto a clean paper towel. Firmly press to remove excess moisture, aiming for approximately ½ cup.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt with the prepared cucumber, basil, chives, and tarragon. Add white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until finely minced and blended.
  3. Season the salmon fillets generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
  4. Preheat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add extra virgin olive oil and wait until it shimmers.
  5. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin side up in the skillet. Cook uncovered for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  6. Gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 1-2 minutes until flaky and tender.
  7. Spoon chilled basil tzatziki over each salmon fillet and garnish with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is properly preheated and avoid overcrowding for the best results. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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