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Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon

Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon

with Harissa Bulgur Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 28, 2024
4.2
(8.1K)Review Summary

Fishing for some cooking compliments? We’ve got just the thing. Here, salmon fillets are seared until crisp-skinned and flaky, then drizzled with a smoky lemon crema and sprinkled with aromatic Za’atar spice. They’re paired with a chewy bulgur salad that features fresh tomato and cucumber for a meal that’s sure to help you find that dinner dev-ocean you’ve been searching for.

Tags:
No Oven
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Sesame
Wheat
Milk
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 clove

Garlic

1 tablespoon

Za'atar Spice

(Contains: Sesame)

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Lemon

¼ ounce

Dill

1 unit

Roma Tomato

1 unit

Persian Cucumber

2 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 tablespoon

Harissa Powder

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories630 kcal
Fat33 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate51 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol85 mg
Sodium610 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small pot
Zester
Small Bowl
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook Bulgur
1

• Wash and dry all produce. • Peel and mince garlic. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add bulgur, stock concentrate, 1 cup water, ½ tsp harissa powder (be sure to measure), and salt (we used ½ tsp). (For 4 servings, use 2 cups water and 1 tsp harissa powder; we used 1 tsp salt.) Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to use in step 5.

Prep
2

• While bulgur cooks, zest and quarter lemon. Pick and finely chop fronds from dill. Finely dice tomato. Trim and finely dice cucumber.

Make Sauce
3

• In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon zest, half the chopped dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook Salmon
4

• Pat salmon* dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin sides down. Cook until skin is crisp and fish is almost cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until fish is opaque and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. • Remove from pan and set aside.

Make Bulgur Salad
5

• In a medium bowl, combine cooked bulgur, tomato, cucumber, remaining chopped dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6

• Divide salmon between plates and drizzle with creamy lemon dill sauce. Sprinkle with a pinch of Za’atar Spice to taste. Serve bulgur salad on the side. Squeeze juice from any remaining lemon wedges over top and serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the creamy lemon dill sauce and harissa bulgur salad, though some found it too spicy; adjust harissa to taste 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with clear instructions helping even novice cooks achieve restaurant-quality results.
  • Suggestions: Consider baking the salmon instead of pan-frying for more even cooking; add extra veggies like zucchini for more volume.
  • Portions: Some felt the salmon pieces were small; bulking up the meal with a green salad on the side can help.
  • Freshness: Several noted issues with produce quality, especially cucumbers and tomatoes; use promptly for best results.
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