Best 7 Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce For Salmon Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce for Salmon. This delectable sauce, crafted with a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, aromatic dill, and rich cream, elevates the humble salmon to a culinary masterpiece. Its velvety texture and vibrant flavors complement the delicate fish, creating a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this exquisite sauce and guide you through the steps of creating this extraordinary dish.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Lemon Dill Sauce:** Elevate your favorite dishes with this classic sauce, perfect for fish, chicken, or vegetables.

2. **Creamy Lemon Sauce:** Indulge in the lusciousness of this versatile sauce, ideal for pasta, seafood, or as a dipping sauce.

3. **Dill Sauce:** Experience the herbaceous magic of this simple yet flavorful sauce, perfect for grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or as a salad dressing.

4. **Salmon Recipes:** Discover a collection of delectable salmon recipes, ranging from pan-seared to baked and grilled, each bursting with unique flavors and textures.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PAN SEARED SALMON WITH A CREAMY LEMON DILL SAUCE



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Pan Seared Salmon with a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce is perfectly crispy and flaky salmon that is in the most amazing creamy lemon dill sauce.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
salt and pepper
4 6 oz salmon fillets
3 cloves garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
Juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon water
1 Tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Salt and pepper the salmon and add to the skillet skin sized down. Heat for about 5 minutes and flip with a spatula the salmon to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes until the salmon is brown and center is slightly pink. Remove salmon and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until tender. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Add the salmon back to the skillet and heat through. Add fresh dill to the sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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



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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

POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON DILL SAUCE



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A light poached salmon dish with an amazing, easy sauce.

Provided by Keanay

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Steak Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, thickly sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 slices lemon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse salmon and pat dry.
  • Combine chicken broth, onion, parsley, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Add salmon to the skillet in a single layer. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove salmon from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Strain cooking liquid and reserve 2 cups.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dill, sugar, and salt. Cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. Add reserved cooking liquid. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Slowly stir 1/2 cup sauce into the egg yolks. Pour back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not boil. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon sauce over salmon. Serve remaining sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 316.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH CREAM-DILL SAUCE



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Salmon tastes great pan fried, and combined with this delicious creamy sauce with mustard and dill, it turns into a gourmet meal - and it's ready in 20 minutes to boot! You can use fresh or frozen salmon.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¾ cup heavy whipping cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season salmon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with some of the lemon juice.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and oil together in the hot skillet. Add salmon; pan-fry for 3 minutes. Flip and cook until salmon is almost cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining lemon juice onto one side of the pan. Add mustard and dill and mix. Pour in cream, mix with a spoon, and tilt pan so sauce runs around the salmon fillets. Cook for a few minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt. Serve salmon with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 245.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MEYER LEMON CREAM SAUCE FOR SALMON



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The salmon can be cooked any way you prefer, because the star of this recipe is the lemon cream sauce made with Meyer lemon.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 clove garlic
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice
¼ pinch dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon, skin side-up, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn salmon and continue cooking until skin side is slightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Press garlic into the butter using a garlic press and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and dill. Be careful that the sauce doesn't break.
  • Serve sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 162.5 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use whole milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • To make a gluten-free sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
  • To make a vegan sauce, omit the butter and sour cream. You can use olive oil or vegan butter instead of butter, and you can use a vegan sour cream substitute.
  • This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to reheat it gently before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy lemon dill sauce is the perfect finishing touch for salmon. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. Whether you're serving it over grilled, baked, or pan-fried salmon, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy way to dress up your salmon, give this creamy lemon dill sauce a try.

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