Description
This dill lemon garlic sauce is the perfect complement to smoked salmon! Creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh flavors, it enhances the rich smokiness of the salmon. Made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, zesty lemon, and a touch of garlic, this easy 5-minute sauce is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading. Whether for brunch, appetizers, or a gourmet meal, this sauce will take your salmon to the next level!
Ingredients
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer texture)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
⅛ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the fresh dill and mince the garlic.
Mix the base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), and olive oil.
Add the flavor boosters: Stir in the lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Blend well: Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
Let it rest: Allow the sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes in the fridge for flavors to meld.
Serve and enjoy: Drizzle over smoked salmon, use as a dip, or spread onto sandwiches and wraps.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice.
- If it’s too thin, stir in more Greek yogurt or a little sour cream.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and omit mayonnaise.
- Letting the sauce sit for 10–15 minutes enhances the flavors.
- This sauce works great as a dip for crackers, a spread for sandwiches, or even a dressing for salads!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g