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Cajun Salmon With Greek Yogurt Remoulade
Paprika and garlic powder make a quick Cajun-inspired seasoning that flavors salmon fillets in this easy dinner recipe. Traditionally, remoulade sauce is prepared with mayonnaise; here nonfat Greek yogurt is substituted for a lighter version.
Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 5-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika plus ⅛ teaspoon, divided
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder plus ¼ teaspoon, divided
- Pinch of salt plus ¼ teaspoon, divided
- Pinch of ground pepper plus ⅛ teaspoon, divided
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Directions
- Bring fish to room temperature by letting it stand on the counter for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, shallot, parsley, vinegar, horseradish, mustard, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pat both sides of the fish dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with 2 teaspoon oil. Season both sides evenly with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and garlic powder, and ⅛ teaspoon each paprika and pepper.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fish, skinned-side up. Cook, pressing down on the fish with a spatula, but otherwise not moving the fillets, until the undersides are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Using the spatula, very carefully flip the fillets. Continue cooking, without moving, until the undersides are golden brown and the fish is opaque and just beginning to flake, another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately, with the remoulade.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 243 Calories, Total Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 79 mg, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Fiber: 0 g, Total Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 35 g, Sodium: 293 mg, Potassium: 675 mg, Phosphorus: 482 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 25 mcg, Calcium: 86 mg, Vitamin A: 565 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg
© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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