Description
This Oven-Roasted Yogurt-Spiced Salmon recipe offers a healthy and flavorful way to prepare salmon fillets with a creamy, spiced yogurt coating. The yogurt tenderizes the fish while the paprika and garlic powder add depth of flavor, resulting in a perfectly moist and aromatic salmon dish ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
Yogurt Spice Mixture
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the yogurt spice mixture: In a small bowl, combine the plain yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the spices are fully incorporated into the yogurt.
- Coat the salmon fillets: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Evenly spread the yogurt-spice mixture over the entire surface of each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated for maximum flavor and moisture retention.
- Roast the salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased oven-safe dish. Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a minute or two. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon fillets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for a thicker coating and creamier texture.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more paprika or garlic powder as desired.
- To check doneness, the salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.