5-Ingredient 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 plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small Persian cucumber, finely chopped

• Directions

• 1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1. 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.

     2. 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.