Best 12 Best Dill Sauce For Salmon Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to discovering the best dill sauce recipe for salmon. Whether you prefer a creamy and tangy sauce or a light and herbaceous one, this article has you covered. We'll delve into the secrets of creating an exceptional dill sauce that perfectly complements the delicate flavors of salmon, elevating your dish to a gourmet masterpiece. Let's embark on a journey to find the perfect recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

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SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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I served this with spaghetti. I tossed the hot, drained noodles with enough of the sauce to coat, plated the spaghetti, topped with the salmon and dressed the salmon with another dollop of the sauce, and garnished with a few more capers.

Provided by Good EatNZ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2 pound) salmon fillet
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 slices lemon
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¾ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease the foil lightly.
  • Place salmon fillet with skin side down on foil. Season salmon with lemon-pepper and onion salt; top with onion rings and lemon slices, dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Unseal the foil and turn the oven's broiler on. Continue cooking the salmon under the broiler until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • While the salmon bakes, stir sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine, capers, chopped onion, caper brine, lemon juice, horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

DILL SAUCE



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This sour cream dill sauce is great over any fish, especially grilled salmon. You may add more lemon or mustard to suit your taste.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Whisk together sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and dill until well blended. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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There's nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. The sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn't overpower the delicate salmon flavor. -Susan Emery, Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 lemon slices
1/4 cup butter, cubed
DILL SAUCE:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease lightly. Place salmon skin side down on foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly,, Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON



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Dill sauce for salmon is an easy recipe made of sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onions, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and freshly ground pepper. This delicious sauce will take your salmon recipe to a whole new level.

Provided by Kelly

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon (finely) chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dill weed or 2 teaspoons fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 155 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

FRESH DILL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Stonyfield
2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
1/2 cup minced fresh dill
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seeded, grated hothouse cucumber

Steps:

  • Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for a few seconds, until well mixed. Add the cucumber and puree for another few seconds, until combined. Pour into a container and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.

LEMON DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON



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This quick and easy lemon-dill sauce is fast to make and goes perfectly with salmon or other fish but also works well with steamed vegetables.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
¼ cup low-fat milk
½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat cream cheese and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk until incorporated and continue to heat until warmed through. Season with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 141.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON



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This is perfect for poached or grilled salmon. Let the sauce sit for at least an hour (over night is best) to allow the flavors to blend.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cucumbers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoons chives, minced
2 teaspoons green onions, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Combine sour cream, cucumber, dill, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 291.1, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE



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This moist tender salmon is a savory treat draped with a smooth creamy dill sauce. "When my daughter served this tempting main dish for dinner, I was surprised to learn how easy the recipe is," says Janet Painter of Three Springs, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon dill. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, sugar, seasoning blend and remaining dill. Cook and stir over low heat until warmed. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON



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The combination of mayo, fresh dill, lemon zest and a pinch of Cajun seasoning is the perfect companion for your salmon.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 sprigs fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and dill together in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 327.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE



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This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. Salmon is a go-to for busy nights because it cooks so quickly and goes with so many different flavors. The creamy dill sauce with cucumber tastes light and fresh. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with Italian seasoning and salt. Place in skillet, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cucumber and dill. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges

POACHED SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE



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Known for its omega-3 fatty acids, tender salmon is treated with a creamy, classic dill sauce. Yum! -Patti Sherman, Schenectady, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, combine the water, wine, onion and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add salmon and poach, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MOIST SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE



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This lovely moist salmon topped with a mild and creamy dill sauce can be ready in minutes. And because it's cooked in packets on the grill, cleanup is fast too, says Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place each salmon fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon dill and pepper. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over high heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, broth, milk, mustard, lemon juice and remaining dill. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Open foil packets carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve salmon with dill sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh dill: Fresh dill has a more vibrant flavor and aroma than dried dill.
  • Chop the dill finely: Finely chopped dill will disperse its flavor more evenly throughout the sauce.
  • Use good-quality mayonnaise: A good-quality mayonnaise will make the sauce creamier and more flavorful.
  • Add a little lemon juice: Lemon juice brightens up the flavor of the sauce and balances out the richness of the mayonnaise.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • Use the sauce immediately: Dill sauce is best when served immediately, as the dill will lose its flavor over time.

Conclusion:

Dill sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of salmon and other fish dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its fresh, herbaceous flavor, dill sauce is a surefire way to add a touch of elegance to your next meal.

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