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    Dill Sauce For Salmon

    Published: May 4, 2023 · Modified: May 13, 2023 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This dill sauce for salmon recipe will elevate your seafood dinner. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this creamy sauce is a delicious addition to a variety of meals.

    Bowl of dill sauce with a lemon.

    Elevate your simple salmon recipe with this creamy dill sauce recipe. Dill and salmon go together like peanut butter and jelly. The fresh dill is a great compliment to the flavor of rich salmon or your favorite fish.

    Why you should make this recipe

    • Easy – Just 5 ingredients needed to make this creamy sauce.
    • Fast – This recipe can be made in about 5 minutes from start to finish.
    • Flavorful – Packed with flavor, this sauce can be used for a variety of dishes.

    Ingredients needed for sour cream dill sauce

    • Sour cream – Use regular or light sour cream. You can also substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
    • Mayonnaise – Mayonnaise adds another layer of creaminess and flavor.
    • Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice will add a bright, tangy to the dip.
    • Garlic salt – Adds a hint of seasoning and garlic flavor.
    • Fresh dill – Dill adds so much flavor to this sauce. Make sure to finely chop the dill.
    Bowls of sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and garlic salt.

    How to make creamy dill sauce for salmon

    Step one: Place sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, and garlic salt in a small bowl.

    Bowl of sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice.

    Step two: Mix the ingredients together to combine.

    Bowl of dill sauce.

    Step three: Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    How to serve lemon dill sauce

    While this sauce is perfect for different salmon recipes, it’s also wonderful on a wide variety of dishes.

    Salmon – Salmon patties, baked salmon, grilled salmon

    Fish – Grilled fish, fried fish, baked fish

    Vegetables – Roasted vegetables, asparagus, dressing for a salad

    Spread – This also makes a delicious spread on a sandwich like this bagel sandwich.

    Bowl of dill dip and salmon.

    How to store

    Store: Store any extra sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for 4-5 days.

    Freeze: This sauce does not freeze well. It’s best just to make it fresh.

    Can I substitute with dried dill?

    Fresh dill adds a fresh, bright flavor to this recipe but you can substitute with 2 teaspoons of dried dill if don’t have fresh. You can also add a pinch of dried dill with the fresh dill for the ultimate dill flavor.

    Let me know if you try this sauce recipe.

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    • Buffalo ranch – Spicy ranch dressing or dip.
    • Avocado lime ranch – Use as a dressing, dip, or sauce.
    Bowl of dill sauce with a lemon.
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    Dill Sauce

    This dill sauce for salmon recipe is simple to make and adds flavor to a variety of meals. Creamy dill sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: dill sauce for salmon
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

    Instructions

    • Place sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and garlic salt in a bowl.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Serve or cover and chill in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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