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Creamy Dill Salmon Sauce: Perfect 10-Minute Recipe

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This creamy dill sauce for salmon is a quick, easy, and versatile condiment that turns a simple piece of fish into a memorable meal. Made with sour cream, fresh dill, lemon, and capers, it comes together in under 10 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients first. Finely chop the fresh dill until fluffy and uniform. Mince the garlic clove until almost a paste. Drain and roughly chop the capers. Zest the lemon before juicing it.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Whisk until completely smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon chopped capers, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard if using. Whisk until evenly distributed.
  4. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Stir, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed (more salt, lemon juice, or sour cream to balance).
  5. Cover the bowl and let the sauce rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Give the sauce a final stir before serving. It will have thickened slightly—perfect for spooning over warm salmon.

Notes

This sauce is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature over hot salmon. For best results, let the sauce rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. If making ahead, add fresh dill just before serving to keep it bright. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.

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