Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ pounds skin-on salmon fillet

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

  • Za’atar Spice Blend

  • Sea salt 

  • Freshly ground black pepper

*Click on the spice(s) for more suggested uses

Directions:

  • Cut the salmon into 6 roughly 6-ounce portions. Mix the yogurt with half of the olive oil and the lemon juice.

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper and a dusting of Za’atar.

  • Spread a thick layer of the yogurt mixture over the flesh side of the salmon and season with another dusting of Za’atar to coat the yogurt crust.

  • Add the remaining olive oil to a cold nonstick skillet.

  • Place the salmon fillets into the skillet skin-side down and place on a burner over high heat. When the fish begins to sizzle, continue cooking undisturbed for one full minute.

  • After one minute, place the skillet in the preheated oven and cook for six to eight minutes until just firm to the touch.

  • This should produce a slightly translucent and flaky medium fillet. You may return the pan to the oven for an additional two or three minutes if you prefer a more well done fish.

  • Serve on a swoosh of hummus or Baba Ghanoush, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of Za’atar and fresh lemon cheeks.