Creamy Dill Sauce For Salmon with Greek Yogurt (5 Minutes)
This thick, creamy dill sauce for salmon comes together in under 5 minutes. Made with sour cream, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, chives, garlic, and lemon juice, it’s bright, herbaceous, and even better after it rests. Delicious with salmon, roasted potatoes, chicken, or spread onto sandwiches. Gluten-free.
Prep5 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total5 minutes mins
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chef-tested sauce, creamy dill sauce, creamy sauce for seafood, elevated sauce recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 73kcal
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, about 1 medium lemon
- 1½ Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
Make the sauce. Combine ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 ½ Tbsp chopped dill, 1 Tbsp thinly sliced chives, 1 finely chopped garlic clove, and ¼ tsp Kosher salt in a small bowl. Whisk well, then serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
- Flavor tip: For a stronger flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate dill sauce airtight for up to 5 days.
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg