Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

Step 1

If your cucumber’s seeds are large, remove them then grate the cucumber then set aside.

Step 2

To a medium bowl, add softened cream cheese, yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, milk (start with 2 tablespoons) and dill.

Step 3

Blend using a spoon or immersion blender then once it’s smooth, stir in the grated cucumber. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Follow any of the cooking methods below then serve cooked salmon with a dollop of dill sauce on top and lemon wedges.

Step 5

Brush salmon with olive oil then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

Step 6

Heat air fryer to 400 degrees then lightly spray the air fryer basket.Place salmon in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Step 7

Drizzle olive oil into a  large skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers.Carefully add salmon skin side up cooking about 4 minutes or until golden and lightly crisp.Turn the salmon over and continue cooking another 4 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of 145 degrees.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then add salmon.Bake 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Optional: broil 1-2 minutes to brown the top.