Almond-Crusted Salmon With Yogurt Dill Sauce
Flaky salmon baked with a crunchy almond crust and served with a zesty yogurt dill sauce. Paired with a fresh mixed greens salad for a complete, nutrient-dense meal.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Prep cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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For the Salmon
For the Yogurt Dill Sauce
For the Side Salad
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets on the sheet and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, fresh dill, the juice of half the lemon, and a pinch of salt.
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Spread about 1 tablespoon of the yogurt…
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the yogurt sauce evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Press 3 tablespoons of sliced almonds onto the top of each fillet, using the yogurt mixture as a glue.
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Bake the salmon for 12 to 15…
Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the almonds are lightly toasted.
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While the salmon bakes
While the salmon bakes, toss the mixed greens and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, the juice from the remaining half of the lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Serve the crusted salmon warm
Serve the crusted salmon warm, accompanied by the side salad and the remaining yogurt dill sauce for dipping or drizzling.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Watch the nuts carefully
Watch the nuts carefully: If the almonds begin to brown too quickly in the oven, gently tent a piece of foil over the salmon for the remaining baking time.
Bind with Dijon
Bind with Dijon: If you prefer a punchier flavor, you can swap the yogurt coating on the salmon for a thin layer of Dijon mustard before pressing on the almonds.
Prep the sauce early
Prep the sauce early: The yogurt dill sauce tastes even better if made a day in advance, as it gives the fresh dill time to infuse the yogurt.
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