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

1. Bring fish to room temperature by letting it stand on the counter for 15 minutes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

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