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Delightful White Dill Sauce for Salmon

Delightful White Dill Sauce for Salmon: A Creamy Must-Try!

Delightful White Dill Sauce for Salmon is a creamy, zesty complement that transforms your meals with fresh dill and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 7 oz Sour Cream 20% fat; use a plant-based alternative for vegan version.
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard Adds a tangy flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with another light oil if desired.
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice is recommended for best taste.
  • 2 tbsp Dill Finely chopped; can substitute with parsley or chives.
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated.
  • 0.5 tsp Lemon Zest Finely grated for optimal integration.
  • 0.33 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavors.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • zester
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Delightful White Dill Sauce for Salmon
  1. Start by finely chopping 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, grating 1 clove of garlic, and zesting half a lemon.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add 7 ounces of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Stir together until combined.
  3. Incorporate the chopped dill, grated garlic, 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice, and lemon zest into the bowl, then add ⅓ teaspoon of salt. Mix until creamy.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess if desired.
  5. Serve the sauce over baked or smoked salmon or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh dill and lemon for the best flavor. Adjust the lemon juice and salt according to your preference.

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