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Lemon-Herb Salmon with Zucchini & Tzatziki

Crisp-skinned salmon on garlicky zucchini with a full-fat tzatziki. A keto-friendly plate rich in omega-3s.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
Level
medium
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Seared salmon fillet on greens topped with diced cucumber, zucchini and dill

Photo: Casey Lee (Unsplash) · CC0

Method

  1. 1

    Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper and lemon zest.

  2. 2

    Heat half the oil in a pan and cook salmon skin-side down until crisp.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Flip and cook until just opaque in the centre, then set aside.

    3 min
  4. 4

    In the same pan, sauté zucchini with one sliced garlic clove and the remaining oil.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Mix yogurt with squeezed cucumber, dill, the other grated garlic clove and lemon juice.

  6. 6

    Plate the zucchini, top with salmon and serve the tzatziki alongside.

Watch how it's made

Hand-picked videos of this dish or its classic version. Their quantities differ, so follow ours for the macros above.

  • Lemon Garlic Salmon with Mediterranean Flavors (Recipe) | The Mediterranean Dish

    The Mediterranean Dish · YouTube

  • Easy Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter

    Natashas Kitchen · YouTube

Substitutions

  • Use trout or mackerel for a budget-friendly omega-3 swap.
  • Replace zucchini with asparagus or green beans.
  • Dairy-free? Make the sauce with tahini, lemon and water.

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