Citrus Salmon with Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound of salmon (4 fillets)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus a little for drizzling
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon (about 1 sprig) fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of half a lemon
- 4 cups lentils, cooked
- 3 fresh tangerines, peeled and chopped (or 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the lentils per package instructions.
- Combine the black pepper, sea salt, and ginger.
- Prepare the salmon by thawing, if necessary, or cutting into four servings.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon, add the seasoning mixture, then rub in.
- Pour oil onto a frying pan (we used a grill pan), heat slightly, then add the salmon. Cook about 3 minutes on each side until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, dill, and lemon juice with the Greek yogurt until well-blended.
- To serve, rest the salmon atop a bed of lentils and oranges, then top the salmon off with a dollop of the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Notes
While you can use canned mandarin oranges, I highly recommend using fresh oranges. If you need to use canned, find a variety that is in juice, rather than syrup, or it will be too sweet.
If you are not a fan of lentils, this would pair nicely with some couscous, quinoa, or even rice!
If you are not a fan of lentils, this would pair nicely with some couscous, quinoa, or even rice!
Recipe by SoFabFood at https://sofabfood.com/citrus-salmon-yogurt-sauce/