Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce
This delicious Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce is a perfect idea for a special low-carb dinner that’s not much work! I cooked the Greek Salmon you see here in the Air Fryer, but check below for tips on how to cook it in the oven or in a grill-pan on the stove!
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It’s probably obvious that I’m a huge salmon fan and also a lover of Greek food, and this Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce combines those two food loves of mine. And this is such a perfect combination that once you try it you’ll probably make it over and over when you want a dinner idea that seems special but is really easy to make.
If it’s cucumber season, you absolutely can’t go wrong with my homemade Tzatziki Sauce for this Greek Salmon recipe! (Pronounced tsah-see-key) When you’re not quite up for making homemade Tzatziki, there are good brands of purchased Tzatziki available.
Or do what I did for this recipe and ask if you can buy some Tzatziki at your favorite Greek or Greek-American restaurant! (My favorite Greek place sold me a generous dish of Tzatziki for $2.00, which was great time-saver and quite a bargain.)
What ingredients do you need?
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- skinless salmon fillets
- Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- Greek Seasoning (affiliate link)
- Garlic Powder (affiliate link)
- coarse-ground black pepper
- Tzatziki Sauce (either homemade Tzatziki Sauce or purchased will be delicious)
Why is the recipe called Greek Salmon?
I’m calling this Greek Salmon because it’s seasoned with Greek Seasoning and served with Tzatziki Sauce, which is the ultimate Greek condiment!
How low in carbs is the Greek Salmon recipe?
This delicious salmon recipe with Greek flavors has only 3 net carbs per serving!
How can you cook Greek Salmon without an Air Fryer?
I love Air Fryer Salmon, so that’s the method I used for the salmon you see here. But if you don’t have an Air Fryer just follow the instructions for Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa if you want to cook the salmon in the oven. Or use the instructions for Greek Salmon Cooked in a Grill Pan if you’d like to use a Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate link) to cook the salmon!
Which Air Fryer did I use to cook the Greek Salmon?
I became a big Air Fryer fan after I discovered the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven (affiliate link) which is what I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which lets me fit four pieces of salmon, and I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of having an air fryer that stays out on the counter. (You can Use Air Fryer Recipes to see the other Air Fryer recipes on my site.)
How to Make Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce:
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- Thaw frozen salmon in the refrigerator.
- When you’re ready to cook, take salmon out of the package and let it start to come to room temperature on the counter.
- Mix olive oil, Greek Seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the salmon on both sides with mixture and marinate 15 minutes.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if needed.
- Transfer salmon to Air Fryer rack. If you didn’t preheat, set Air Fryer to 400F/200C.
- Cook salmon six minutes. (No need to turn it.)
- Serve salmon with homemade Tzatziki Sauce or purchased Tzatziki, either will be delicious.
Make it a Low-Carb Meal
I would love this simple Greek Salmon recipe with something like Easy Cheesy Baked Keto Cauliflower, Roasted Summer Squash with Garlic and Parmesan, or Lemony Green Beans. Or for more Greek flavors, serve it with Greek Cauliflower Rice Bake or American Greek Salad.
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Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce
Everyone who enjoys Greek flavors and likes salmon is going to love this recipe for Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce!
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless salmon fillets (see notes)
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 tsp. Greek Seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Tzatziki Sauce (more or less to taste, see notes)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen salmon overnight in the refrigerator.
- When it's nearly time for dinner, take salmon out of the package and let it start to come to room temperature on the counter. If you have salmon pieces with skin, I would remove that so you can rub the seasonings directly on the fish.
- Mix olive oil, Greek Seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the salmon on both sides with this mixture and let it marinate 15 minutes.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if your Air Fryer recommends that.
- After 15 minutes, transfer salmon to Air Fryer rack.
- If you didn't need to preheat, set Air Fryer to 400F/200C.
- Cook salmon six minutes. (No need to turn it.)
- Serve salmon with homemade Tzatziki Sauce or purchased Tzatziki, whichever works for your schedule or the time of year you're making this!
Notes
Use salmon pieces that are 6-8 ounces. If you don't have Greek Seasoning (affiliate link), the ingredients are salt, garlic, lemon, black pepper, Turkish oregano, and marjoram. In the summer I'd definitely make my homemade Tzatziki Sauce for this recipe, but it will still be delicious with purchased Tzatziki sauce, especially if you can buy some at your favorite Greek restaurant!
The inspiration for salmon with Greek Seasoning originally found in Penzey's catalog; recipe adapted for the Air Fryer by Kalyn, who also had the idea of serving with Tzatziki!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 561Total Fat 37gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 145mgSodium 955mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 51g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This easy and amazing recipe for Greek Salmon is a great dish for low-carb or Keto diet plans, and for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This favorite Greek Salmon recipe was posted in 2020. It was updated with more information in 2024.
6 Comments on “Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce”
Photos are Awesome !!! Thank You For Sharing this Recipe !!! This Recipe is Look So Fresh, Healthy and Delicious to Prepare. Nice Blog to Follow while Preparing Recipes. I’ll Definitely Try it.
Made this last night. ย It was super flavorful. ย Had it with a Greek salad. I had skin-on salmon filets so we just cooked them in the air fryer like that. ย It’s easy to slide/slice the skin off after they’re cooked or just eat the flesh straight from the skin if you’re lazy (like us). ย ๐
Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for reporting that it worked to cook with the skin on.
Oh my, since just about EVERYTHING about this recipe has annoyed you, even the pronunciation I found online (and merely provided for people who have never heard of this sauce), I am thinking you may not be a good fit for my blog. I didn’t claim this was an authentic Greek recipe, but using the word Greek in a recipe title with Greek ingredients helps people to know what the flavors will be like.
Your recipe sounds delicious. Should I remove the bottom skin before putting the oil/seasoning on?
I did use skinless salmon so I could rub the seasonings on both sides. I will clarify that in the recipe; hope you enjoy!