FeedingTheFiya

Seared Salmon With Tzatziki

CourseCondiments/Sauces, Main Dish
CuisineGreek/Mediterranean

Servings	Prep Time
4Servings	20Minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
10Minutes	4Hours

Servings	Prep Time
4Servings	20Minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
10Minutes	4Hours

Ingredients

Tzatziki

2cup Greek Yogurt
1whole Hothouse Cucumber
1/2tsp Kosher SaltPlus more to taste
4clove GarlicMinced
3-4tbsp Dill
3-4tbsp Mint Leaves
1tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Grounded Black PepperTo taste
Fresh Lemon JuiceTo taste (I used 1tsp)

Seared Salmon

2lb Salmon FiletSee notes
Sea SaltTo taste
Grounded Black PepperTo taste
Cayenne PepperOptional
Olive OilTo coat the pan

Instructions

Tzatziki

For best consistency, grate your cucumber. If you want a less awesome Tzatziki then you can just manually slice them into thin strips. The addition of skin is up to you.
Throw you grated cucumber in a bowl with 1/2 tsp of kosher salt. Mix and allow it to sit for 20 minutes (this will release some water).
Pour off the cucumber juices. Place the cucumbers in a cheesecloth of some think paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
Mince the garlic and cut up your dill and mint leaves.
Mix the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic, dill, mint leaves and extra-virgin olive oil together. Season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice to taste.
Throw the Tzatziki in the refrigerator for a few hours (go for at least 4, it will taste much better)

Seared Salmon

Take your salmon out of the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to serving (this allows for even cooking).
Pat the salmon dry with some paper towels, season with sea salt, black pepper and cayenne.
Add some Canola Oil (or any high smoke point oil) to a pan over medium-high heat and place the salmon in.
Cook until 2/3 of the salmon has changed color. At this point, flip and cook until the whole piece of fish appears fully cooked (It should be medium rare). See notes for more details

Recipe Notes

The cook time for the salmon will depend on the thickness of your fish. Mine was 1 inch thick and cooked for 2-3 minutes on one side and finished with another minute on the bottom (for medium rare).

For a completely cooked salmon: After flipping (when the fish appears to be fully cooked (allow it to sear for another minute).