{"id":11089,"date":"2026-01-27T05:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/creamy-dill-sauce-for-salmon-recipe\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T05:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:22:11","slug":"creamy-dill-sauce-for-salmon-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/creamy-dill-sauce-for-salmon-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Dill Sauce for Salmon Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"post-98617\">\n<div class=\"byline-image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/inspiredtasterecipe\/assets\/images\/joanne-byline.jpg\" alt=\"author byline\"\/>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"post_content\">\n<p>How to make creamy dill sauce for salmon (or most seafood dishes). This recipe is easy, calls for a short list of ingredients, and lasts in the fridge for a week.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dill Sauce for Salmon\" class=\"wp-image-98600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve always been that person who thinks that enough sauce can make just about anything better. We\u2019ve been enjoying this creamy dill sauce recipe over the last week, and we\u2019re obsessed. We created it as a sauce to serve with our salmon patties, but just like our favorite tartar sauce, the serving suggestions go beyond just one recipe for this one (this lemon dill baked salmon or oven baked trout are two that immediately come to mind).<\/p>\n<p>The ingredient list is short and simple, and the only trick to making it the best is to let it sit for 30 minutes so the lemon, dill, and garlic can meld and permeate the creamy sauce.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sour Cream and Mayonnaise:<\/strong> The base of this sauce is sour cream, with a little mayonnaise for extra flavor. We use this combination of sour cream and mayo for our potato salad dressing and love it. If you\u2019re looking for a yogurt-based sauce, you can substitute the sour cream for plain thick yogurt. I like sticking with a brand that\u2019s less tangy, like Fage or Siggi\u2019s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dill:<\/strong> This is a dill sauce, after all. We call for fresh dill in our recipe below, but you can use dried dill if that\u2019s all you have on hand. When substituting dried dill for fresh, use 1\/3 the amount. So, in the recipe below, you will use 1 tablespoon of dried dill instead of the 3 tablespoons of fresh dill we call for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon:<\/strong> Fresh lemon is best here. We use both zest and juice to boost the lemon flavor. I love our microplane grater for zesting citrus zest, and I always zest my lemon before slicing and juicing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic Powder:<\/strong> This is my secret ingredient for our homemade ranch dressing, and it works like a charm in this sauce, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and Pepper:<\/strong> We suggest how much salt and pepper to add, but you really want to taste as you go and add enough to make your palate happy! If the sauce does not pop when you taste it, it probably needs a pinch more salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Find the full recipe with measurements below.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Dipping Salmon Patties into Dill Sauce\" class=\"wp-image-98611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Dipping Salmon Patties into Dill Sauce\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-98611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Salmon-Patties-Recipe-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Our Favorite Dill Sauce for Salmon<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tip 1: Use a spoon to stir everything together.<\/strong> This sauce is easy! All you need to do is add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir them together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for dill sauce in a bowl ready to stir.\" class=\"wp-image-98602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-188x125.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for dill sauce in a bowl ready to stir.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-98602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-Make-Dill-Sauce-188x125.jpg 188w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Let it rest for 30 minutes.<\/strong> This sauce gets better with time. We highly recommend letting the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. If you don\u2019t believe me, taste it before you place it into the fridge, and then again after it\u2019s rested. It\u2019s completely different, and the lemon and dill will have permeated throughout the whole bowl. Worth it!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Think of this sauce as a stand-in for times you\u2019d see tartar sauce on a plate. It\u2019s lovely with all kinds of seafood dishes. It\u2019s especially good with salmon recipes, but don\u2019t think you are limited to just salmon. Here\u2019s a list of my top recipes to serve with this sauce:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Dill Sauce for Salmon\" class=\"wp-image-98601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-188x125.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Dill Sauce for Salmon\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-98601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dill-Sauce-Recipe-188x125.jpg 188w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"itr-recipe-card\">\n<p><h2>Creamy Dill Sauce for Salmon<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"itr-recipe-times\">\n<ul class=\"recipe-times\">\n<li class=\"prep-time\">\n                        <span class=\"recipe-time-lable\"> PREP <\/span><br \/>\n                        <time>35 mins<br \/>\n                        <\/time>\n                    <\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\">\n                    <span class=\"recipe-time-lable\"> TOTAL <\/span><br \/>\n                    <time>35 mins<br \/>\n                    <\/time>\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"itr-description\">\n<p>This creamy lemon dill sauce is excellent with fish, especially salmon. When making this, give yourself a head start and stir the sauce ingredients together about 30 minutes before you plan to serve it. This little bit of extra time allows the lemon and dill to really infuse the sauce. I especially love this sauce with our salmon patties, poached salmon, and this lemon dill baked salmon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Makes 1 cup<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"itr-ingredients\">\n<h2>You Will Need<\/h2>\n<p>                <span class=\"itr-ingredients\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00be cup sour cream (170g)<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons mayonnaise (30g)<\/p>\n<p>3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (12g)<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon lemon zest<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<p><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"itr-directions\">\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<ul>                    <span class=\"itr-directions\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"itr-step-num\">1<\/span>In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients, stir well, then taste. Stir in a pinch of salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (it gets much better after 30 minutes). Taste, adjust with more salt and pepper, then serve.<\/p>\n<p>                    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"itr-notes\">\n<h2>Adam and Joanne&#8217;s Tips<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storing:<\/strong> Homemade dill sauce lasts for about a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. The fresh lemon and dill start to fade after that, so we recommend enjoying it within the week. Our family loves it, so we often make a double batch to have it on hand!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substituting yogurt:<\/strong> You can use plain thick yogurt as a substitute for the sour cream. When using yogurt for this sauce, I prefer a less tangy option like Siggi\u2019s. Taste the sauce before serving to see if it needs a bit more salt.<\/li>\n<li>The nutrition facts provided are estimates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"nutrition-heading\">Nutrition Per Serving<\/span><span><br \/>\n                <span>Serving Size<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>About 2 tablespoons<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Calories<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>70<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Total Fat<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>6.8g<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Saturated Fat<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>2.6g<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Cholesterol<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>14.2mg<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Sodium<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>103.8mg<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Carbohydrate<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>2g<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Dietary Fiber<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>0.2g<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Total Sugars<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>0.8g<\/span><br \/>\n                 <span>\/<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Protein<\/span><br \/>\n                <span>0.8g<\/span><\/p>\n<p>            <\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"author-title\"><br \/>\n                <strong>AUTHOR: <\/strong><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"author-name\">Joanne Gallagher<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text_box featured-post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adam-and-Joanne-2-1200.jpg\" class=\"featured-image\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" alt=\"Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste\"\/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"post_content post_excerpt\">\n<p>We are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. Established in 2009, Inspired Taste grew from a\u00a0childhood dream\u00a0into one of the internet\u2019s most trusted recipe sites with hundreds of reliable recipes, step-by-step videos, and expert tips.More About Us<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"previous_post\">Previous Post: Honey Mustard Chicken<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"next_post\">Next Post: Easy Salmon Patties<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to make creamy dill sauce for salmon (or most seafood dishes). This recipe is easy, calls for a short list of ingredients, and lasts in the fridge for a week. I\u2019ve always been that person who thinks that enough sauce can make just about anything better. 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