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Perfect Glazed Salmon Recipe with Zesty Lemon Dill Sauce for Easter

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A quick and easy glazed salmon recipe featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze paired with a refreshing zesty lemon dill sauce, perfect for Easter or any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 g) each
  • Honey, 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
  • Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon (preferably low-sodium)
  • Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Greek yogurt, ½ cup
  • Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
  • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon
  • Honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon
  • Salt, a pinch
  • Optional garnishes: thin lemon slices, additional fresh dill sprigs

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate.
  3. In another small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until combined to make the glaze.
  4. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add a little olive oil if needed.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked about two-thirds through.
  6. Flip the salmon carefully and immediately brush the glaze over the flesh side. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, brushing more glaze occasionally until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Remove salmon from the pan and let rest for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with a spoonful of lemon dill sauce on top or on the side. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for better caramelization. Cook skin-side down first to get crispy skin. Apply glaze after flipping to avoid burning sugars. Rest salmon after cooking to keep it moist. Use a silicone brush for better glaze application. If glaze burns, reduce heat. Can be baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes then broiled for 2 minutes with glaze applied.

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Keywords: glazed salmon, lemon dill sauce, Easter recipe, quick salmon, honey garlic glaze, healthy salmon, easy dinner

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