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
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 Gas stoves have broilers
@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.
I've made this recipe twice now following the instructions closely. It is very good indeed. HOWEVER: it is crazy to say that prep time is 5 minutes. I just timed it: getting the fish to marinate in the refrigerator took me exactly 36 minutes! I've learned not to trust the NYT prep times.
Delicious! My only mistake was that I had tangy side dishes (lemon pesto pasta and Caesar salad) which are both great but too much flavor profile for the salmon. And yes, my gas oven has a broiler.
Fantastic flavor - a little flake salt and a squeeze of lemon with the dill improved the final outcome a bit, but that’s just personal preference. Marinated 2 hours, came out perfect pretty much to the minute with the recipe. Absolutely will make again.