Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce (Healthy Restaurant Classic)

A light and elegant dish featuring perfectly grilled salmon served with a refreshing yogurt-dill-lemon sauce. A Western restaurant classic, this recipe is healthy, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome meal.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Easy

2 Servings

440 Kcal

10 Mins

12 Mins

22 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon Fillets (about 180–200g each)

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black Pepper (to taste)


  • For Dill Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt (or plain yogurt)

  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped)

  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest (optional)

  • 1 clove Garlic (minced, optional)

  • Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)


  • Optional Lemon Wedges (for serving)

  • Optional Steamed Vegetables or Salad (to serve)




03 Method

Step 1
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush Salmon fillets with Olive Oil and season with Salt and Black Pepper.

Step 2
Grill Salmon for 5–6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Remove and let rest for 1–2 minutes.

Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare the Dill Sauce: in a small bowl, mix Greek Yogurt, Dill, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Garlic (if using), Salt, and Black Pepper until smooth.

Step 4
Serve the Grilled Salmon hot with a generous spoonful of Dill Sauce on top.

Step 5
Garnish with Lemon Wedges and pair with Steamed Vegetables or Salad for a complete meal.