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Salmon with Yogurt

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Submitted by cfrith

Broiled salmon coated in yogurt and seasoned breadcrumbs for a crispy, golden crust that keeps the fish incredibly moist inside. Low-fat and quick.

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

10 min

READY

25 min

Salmon slathered in yogurt before coating might seem odd, but it’s a brilliant low-fat trick. The yogurt clings to every surface like a glue, holding the seasoned breadcrumbs in place while acting as a moisture barrier that keeps the fish from drying out under the broiler.

Process fresh bread with your choice of spices in a food processor until you’ve got soft, seasoned crumbs. Coat the yogurt-slathered salmon on all sides, edges included, and get it under the broiler about 6 inches from the flame.

The one rule: flip only once. Every extra turn knocks off the crust and lets moisture escape. The yogurt coating also browns into a tangy, golden layer underneath the crumbs.

Chef Tips

  • Use thick-cut salmon steaks, at least 1 inch thick. Thin fillets overcook before the crust has time to brown.
  • Plain low-fat yogurt works best. Full-fat slides off, and Greek yogurt is almost too thick to spread evenly.
  • Make soft breadcrumbs from day-old bread. Fresh bread clumps together and doesn’t coat as evenly.
  • This technique works on any thick, firm fish: swordfish, halibut, or mahi-mahi.

Variations

  • Season the crumbs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon zest for a Mediterranean flavor.
  • Add Dijon mustard to the yogurt for a sharper, more complex coating.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs instead of fresh bread for an even crunchier crust.

Ingredients

12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G SALMON STEAK
1
X YOGURT
plain low-fat, to taste *
3 3
SLICES SLICES BREAD
crumbed
1
X SPICE
of choice, to taste *

Directions

Slather the yogurt over the salmon; both sides and edges to.

Roll in soft bread crumbs and spices of your choice (zap bread and spices in food processor); broil about 6” from flame or grill until done.

Turn only ONCE!!! This was moist and flavoprful and low too.

Can be used with any thick cut of fish; sword; halibut, etc.

Enjoy!!!

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 206g (7.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 338 32% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars g
Protein 72g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8% Iron 15%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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