Everything Bagel-Crusted Salmon

Ingredients

4 (5-ounce) skinless salmon fillets

½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

¼ cup salt-free everything bagel seasoning

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

½ teaspoon salt plus ⅛ teaspoon, divided

1 cup nonfat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 small Persian cucumber, finely chopped

Directions

Pat 4 salmon fillets dry; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread ¼ cup everything bagel seasoning on a shallow plate. Dredge\the salmon in the seasoning, turning to coat all sides and pressing gently to adhere.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon and cook, turning occasionally, until the seasoning is browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 125°F to 130°F for medium, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.

Combine 1 cup yogurt, the minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Spread the yogurt mixture onto a large serving platter using the back of a spoon.

Combine the chopped cucumber and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; let stand until slightly softened and glossy, about 2 minutes. Spoon the cucumber over the yogurt mixture and top with the salmon.

Total Time: 20 min

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Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.