Sour Cream Dill Sauce to Serve with Salmon
Elevate any salmon dish with this velvety Sour Cream Dill Sauce, a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh, tangy flavor. Made with creamy sour cream, fragrant fresh dill, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth, this no-cook sauce comes together in just 5 minutes. The subtle kick of garlic powder pairs perfectly with the delicate richness of salmon, making it the ultimate companion for grilled, baked, or pan-seared preparations. Serve this chilled or at room temperature, and let it transform your seafood into a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this sauce is both simple and sophisticated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper to your liking, if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the sour cream dill sauce chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled, baked, or pan-seared salmon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 863 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*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.
