Salmon with Yogurt Sauce Base Recipe
This is one of our base recipes. Pairing creamy yogurt with fatty salmon tastes indulgent and is full of nutritional benefits. If you love creamy sauces but want an option other than heavy cream, then this salmon with yogurt sauce base recipe is for you!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Salmon Base Recipe
- ~1 pound salmon filets, with skin
- 1-2 teaspoons spice blend (optional)
- Dash salt & pepper
Yogurt Sauce Base Recipe
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
- ½ Tablespoon finely diced onion or shallot and/or
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Yogurt Sauce Additions to YOUR taste
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon citrus juice or vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon citrus zest
- Dash spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, nonstick spray, or a light brush of oil.
- Place salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper or rub a spice blend on the top and sides of the filets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, herbs, onion and/or garlic, and additional mix-ins. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread sauce over salmon (you might have extra depending on amount of salmon). Bake for ~10 minutes per inch of thickness or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork or internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Enjoy!
Notes
If using a spice rub, let the spices sit on the salmon for ~15 minutes before cooking for increased flavor development. If your spice blend contains salt, there is no need to sprinkle additional salt on the salmon.
Check out these recipes for flavor inspiration!
Indian Spiced Salmon with Raita Inspired Sauce
Dill Yogurt Salmon
Moroccan Salmon with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
Garnish with extra herbs and/or serve with lemon or lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor.