Quick Bites - Citrus Yogurt Sauce
My friend Jeffrey made dinner last night and served salmon with yogurt citrus sauce. The sauce was so amazing and he used my absolute favorite Greek yogurt. As I watched him make the sauce (it only took a few minutes) he was telling me that he puts this on just about everything. It balances out heavy foods like lamb, complements lighter flavors like fish, and also makes a great dip for pita wedges.
Last night, this yogurt sauce went over a salmon fillet that he had simply broiled for about 10 minutes - skin side down, with only salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon slices - and then baked at 350 for another 8-10 minutes to make sure it was cooked evenly. A 2 3/4 pound fillet fed seven of us.
1 tub unflavored Greek yogurt (12-16 oz.)
zest of 1 lime and juice of 1/2 lime (2 tablespoons)
zest of 1 orange and juice 1/4 orange (2 tablespoons)
2 cloves finely minced garlic
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
That's it! Tasty, easy, and sneakily healthful!

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