We love healthy salmon for dinner and this recipe includes a healthy dill sauce for salmon with cucumber and lemon that really makes the meal delicious. Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce is something different for a healthy dinner that the whole salmon-loving family will enjoy!
Easy Pan Poached Salmon with Cucumber Lemon Dill Sauce
We all know that we need to eat more heart healthy salmon, and this easy pan poached salmon with creamy cucumber dill sauce is the perfect way to tempt more salmon into your family’s diet.
This poached salmon recipe served with a simple dill sauce is one of our family favorites. Atlantic salmon, cucumbers, lemon, Greek yogurt – what’s not to love about these healthy ingredients!
Serve this salmon recipe with fresh tomato slices and brown rice with bits of feta cheese.
How to Make Easy Poached Salmon
- 4 salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
STEP 1. Lightly sprinkle a little lemon, salt, pepper and dried dill on top of each piece of salmon. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add salmon filets to the pan skin side down.
STEP 2. Cook for about 2 minutes.
STEP 3. Pour 1/2 cup of water in the skillet along with 3 slices of lemon cut into small pieces.
STEP 4. Bring to a light simmer: cover and reduce heat slightly.
STEP 5. Cook for 10-14 minutes depending on thickness of fish.
How to Make Healthy Dill sauce for Salmon
Cucumber Lemon Dill Sauce
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
To make the Dill Sauce: Blend everything with the exception of cucumber. Once the sauce is blended, stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Spoon over cooked fish.
Healthy and Delicious Salmon Gently Pan Poached with Lemon and Dill
- 4 salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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To make the Dill Sauce: Blend everything with the exception of cucumber. Once the sauce is blended, stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Spoon over cooked fish.
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Lightly sprinkle a little lemon, salt, pepper and dried dill on top of each piece of salmon. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add salmon filets to the pan skin side down.
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Cook for about 2 minutes.
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Pour 1/2 cup of water in the skillet along with 3 slices of lemon cut into small pieces.
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Bring to a light simmer: cover and reduce heat slightly.
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Cook for 10-14 minutes depending on thickness of fish.
Pan Frying Fresh Salmon: Pan frying and then poaching salmon is one of our favorite ways to cook this delicious fish. Add some pieces of lemon to the salmon for extra flavor and also sprinkle with dried or fresh dill.
Dill Tip: It is super-easy to grow fresh dill in your yard or in a patio container all summer long. It is fun to grow your own fresh herbs and this is one you definitely want to try! A fresh dill plant will last all summer and you can use it endlessly. All About Dill
You will also love our Quick and Easy Tzatziki with Sour Cream and Yogurt
Should I use Fresh or Frozen Salmon for this Recipe?
You can use fresh or frozen salmon for this recipe, both works fine and sometimes you can get great deals on frozen fish at your local grocery store. If you do find a great deal, buy extra and stock up. The USDA says that frozen foods can be kept indefinitely if stored correctly. Always make sure your fish is sealed in an airtight package and kept frozen until ready to use.
We still preferer wild caught salmon to “farm raised” salmon although it’s getting a bit harder to find.
How to Store Left Over Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Serve the salmon and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 days. Store separately so you can reheat the salmon in the microwave and add the chilled sauce to the top.
Why we Love this Healthy Salmon Recipe?
Salmon is a heart healthy and delicious choice for an easy dinner along with the added health benefits of fresh cucumber. Adding these two foods to your diet will provide you with many vitamins and nutrients.
What to Serve with My Poached Salmon?
Healthy Tossed Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Easy Rice with Green Peas
A few More Delicious Family Salmon Recipes –
Salmon with Orange and Dill
Apricot Glazed Salmon
Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
