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Easy High Protein Salmon Tomato Cucumber Plate

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A quick, high-protein meal with pan-seared salmon, fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty dill yogurt sauce. Perfect for healthy weeknights or meal prep, this dish balances rich, sweet, and refreshing flavors in 22 minutes.

  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 large cucumber, sliced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp honey (optional, for slight sweetness)

Instructions

Preheat skillet over medium heat; add olive oil.
Season salmon with salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
Sear fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip once, and cook 5-6 minutes more.
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, remaining garlic, and dill.
Taste and adjust seasoning or add honey if desired.
Arrange salmon on plates, top with tomatoes, cucumbers, and spoonfuls of sauce.

Notes

Serve with quinoa or lemon water for a complete meal
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container up to 2 days
Swap dill with parsley or cilantro if available

  • Author: Madelyn
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Pan-searing
  • Cuisine: Modern American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg