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    Home » Brunch Recipes » Creamy Dill Sauce For Salmon

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 · Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Creamy Dill Sauce For Salmon

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    This creamy dill sauce for salmon is simple, delicious, quick, and easy to make. My homemade creamy dill sauce only takes a few minutes to put together and you only need a handful of pantry staple ingredients.

    It is so good, you could eat it with a spoon.  Let me show you how to make it with my step-by-step guide.

    creamy sauce on salmon fillet.

    What makes this creamy dill sauce so good

    Most dill sauce for salmon you find online is a no-cook one which is fine. However, it is just the same old-old nothing new. Mayonnaise, sour cream/yogurt, etc, to be honest, I just think it is more suited as a dip than fish sauce.

    I wanted to create a real sauce you can serve with salmon or other fish that is not only easy to make but also tastes great. If you have tried my homemade parsley sauce recipe then you know you are another winner with today's recipe.

    There are several ways of creating this creamy dill sauce for salmon but this, made with a roux sets it aside from the rest. It is flavourful, delicious, and super easy to make. You only need 10 minutes from start to finish.

    My homemade creamy dill sauce is made with real ingredients you can find in your pantry. I am certain you are going to love this sauce the same way my family does.

    This recipe is versatile and can also be used on chicken, beef, or even pasta (hello mac and cheese). It is also budget-friendly!

    flaked salmon fillet with broccolini.

    Ingredients

    Fresh dill weed

    Butter

    All-purpose flour

    Milk

    Capers

    Fresh lemon juice

    salt and freshly ground black pepper

    ingredients on the counter.

    How to make creamy dill sauce for salmon

    Start by making a roux: Melt butter on low medium heat, add flour, and stir continuously to form a light paste. Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture slightly changes color and smells nutty.

    Slowly and gradually pour the milk into the roux and stir continuously until a smooth and lump-free sauce is achieved.

    Add chopped dill weed, chopped capers, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly and continue to cook for another minute or two or until the sauce has thickened and no longer tastes floury.

    the process of making dill sauce on the stove.

    How to serve

    Creamy dill sauce is great with salmon, trout, cod, steak, and many more

    creamy dill sauce in a small bowl.

    How to store creamy dill sauce

    This creamy sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Freezer: make sure it cools completely before transferring into a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

    To reheat: Let the frozen sauce thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop over low-medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce has a creamy consistency as it tends to separate when frozen.

    Tips

    • Stir in some heavy cream, cheese, or cream cheese for a more creamy and cheesy flavor.
    • Substitute the fresh dill weed with dried dill, 1 Tablespoon of fresh dill = 1 teaspoon dried dill weed.
    • Instead of serving the dill sauce over the fish, you can add the cooked salmon fillet in the creamy sauce for 2 minutes before taking it off the heat for the flavors to meld together.

    How to make no-cook creamy dill sauce

    You will need the following ingredients to make the no-cook version

    ½ cup sour cream, substitute with Greek yogurt

    ⅓ cup mayonnaise

    1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

    1 Tablespoon capers chopped

    salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste

    Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste, cover the sauce with a plastic wrap or a lid, and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.

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    cramy dill sauce on salmon.

    Creamy Dill Sauce For Salmon

    Ajoke
    This creamy dill sauce for salmon is simple, delicious, quick and easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to put together and you only need a handful of pantry staple ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 479 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 25 g Butter
    • 20 g All-purpose flour
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill weed chopped or as desired
    • 1 ½ cups milk
    • 1 Tablespoon capers chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter on low medium heat, add flour, and stir continuously to form a light paste. Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture slightly changes colour and smells nutty.
    • Slowly and gradually pour the milk into the roux and stir continuously until a smooth and lump-free sauce is achieved.
    • Add chopped dill weed, chopped capers, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly and continue to cook for another two or five or until the sauce has thickened to your liking and no longer tastes floury.
      Add more milk or water to the sauce if it is becoming too thick.

    Notes

    Tips
    • Stir in some heavy cream, cheese or cream cheese for a more creamy and cheesy flavor.
    • Substitute the fresh dill weed with dried dill, 1 Tablespoon of fresh dill = 1 teaspoon dried dill weed.
    • Instead of serving the dill sauce over the fish, you can add the cooked salmon fillet in the creamy sauce for 2 minutes before taking it off the heat for the flavors to meld together.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1219IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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