Cucumber Sauce for Fish Seafood
Elevate your seafood dishes with this refreshing and creamy cucumber sauce, the perfect pairing for grilled, baked, or pan-seared fish. Made with cooling Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this versatile sauce is light, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful. Grated cucumber adds a crisp texture, while garlic and olive oil lend depth and richness to the mix. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this simple yet elegant condiment is ideal for summer dining or quick weeknight meals. Serve it chilled to enhance the natural flavors of your favorite seafood recipes, and watch it become a new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it finely into a bowl. Squeeze out excess water using your hands or a clean kitchen towel to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
Mince the garlic clove finely and chop the fresh dill into small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the cucumber sauce chilled as a topping or side for grilled, baked, or pan-seared fish and seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
