Creamy Leftover Salmon Dish (Printable Version)
Flaky salmon tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt cream sauce with spinach, tomatoes, and fresh dill.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked leftover salmon, flaked
→ Vegetables
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Cream Sauce
06 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
07 - 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
13 - Cooked brown rice or whole wheat pasta
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil, then sauté the red onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes begin to soften.
03 - Lower the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold in the flaked salmon. Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to break up the salmon too much. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Serve warm over brown rice or whole wheat pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes a sad container of leftover fish and turns it into something you would happily serve guests.
- The Greek yogurt sauce is rich and tangy without the heaviness of a traditional cream sauce.
- Everything comes together in one pan with zero fuss.
02 -
- Keep the heat low when you add the yogurt because high heat can cause it to separate and look grainy instead of smooth.
- Leftover salmon that has been refrigerated overnight actually holds its shape better than freshly cooked fish in this recipe.
03 -
- Pull the salmon out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking so it comes to room temperature and heats evenly without overcooking.
- A squeeze of extra lemon juice right at the end wakes up every single flavor on the plate.