Greek Yogurt-Marinated Salmon
Published April 11, 2025
- Total Time
- 1½ hours
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes, plus at least 1 hours’ marinating
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Ingredients
- ½cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
- 2teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1large or 2 small garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 1teaspoon sweet paprika
- Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
- 4(6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- Chopped fresh dill, for serving
- 1lemon, quartered, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
467 calories; 32 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 38 grams protein; 566 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, and whisk until smooth.
- Step 2
Add the salmon fillets, tossing to coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. (Do not marinate for longer, or the texture of the fish might become overly soft).
- Step 3
Heat the oven to 375 degrees and place a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange the salmon fillets, evenly spaced, on the pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets and whether they are cut from the center or end of a side of salmon. (The center should still be slightly undercooked; the salmon will finish cooking under the broiler.)
- Step 4
Adjust the oven temperature to broil and broil the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes, until the salmon is lightly browned at the edges.
- Step 5
Transfer the fillets to a serving dish and season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with chopped fresh dill and serve with the lemon quarters on the side.
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Comments
@Nell Gas stoves have broilers
We prepare another recipe for yogurt marinated salmon that uses Indian spices. The fish is baked on a foil lined sheet pan at 450F for 11-13 minutes. Comes out perfect every time.
@Nell The assumption is that you remove the fish from the oven, change the setting to broil on your gas oven, and then put the fish back in once the broiler is ready. I’ve had gas ovens with a broiler drawer and where you broil in the oven itself by moving a rack near the top.
Absolutely delicious. Marinated for about 3 hours. The flavor was wonderful; the mustard yogurt combo can't be beat. Salmon is so moist and tender.
The first time I made it, I followed the recipe. The flavor profile was odd. We didn’t like the brown sugar, ginger, garlic mix for this. The second time I used dill, lemon juice & zest. Much better!
Living in SE Alaska now for 34 years and eating salmon 1-3 times a week, I'm always on the lookout for new recipes. This one is a winner! Makes frozen king taste like fresh. Followed recipe as written. No need to alter.