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About This Recipe
I think homemade sauces are one of the easiest and healthiest ways to take any dish to a new level. And you’d be surprised at how simple it is to make this fresh and flavorful healthy lemon dill sauce!
This sauce has the best combination of lemon flavor, fresh herbs and makes any dish an instant family favorite. Forewarning: You will be asked to make it again.
I originally made this sauce for a salmon burger recipe I was making because I wanted a creamy, flavor packed sauce that would really elevate the salmon. Well let me tell, mission achieved.
If you are looking for something a little more simple, try throwing it on top some baked salmon. Honestly, it’s great on just about anything. We love it with just about any seafood and it’s also a delicious dip for chicken nuggets!
Check out some more lightened up sauces while you’re here! The skinny honey mustard, cilantro lime sauce and low calorie caesar salad dressing are amongst some reader favorites.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Dill Sauce
- The absolute best, freshest creamy sauce!
- Really elevates a dish and takes any meal to a whole new level.
- Super simple and quick. Takes 5 minutes to make.
- Fresh flavors that will quite literally blow your mind.
- Goes great with so much! Salmon, burgers, sandwiches, any seafood, chicken nuggets!
- Mayonnaise – I used light mayonnaise but any variation works. You could also sub sour cream if you needed but I do think this recipe tastes best with mayo!
- Dijon mustard
- Greek yogurt – nonfat, 2% or whole all work. Can sub for sour cream or extra mayo.
- Minced shallots
- Fresh dill
- Lemon zest
- Fresh Lemon juice
- Paprika
You can also add minced garlic clove or garlic powder, black pepper, dried dill to add additional flavor!
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. In a small bowl, add all the ingredients.
2. Mix until combined. This sauce is packed with a lot of great flavor so feel free to add more mayo or yogurt to adjust the taste to your liking.
The best way to store lemon dill sauce in airtight container in the fridge. But if you’re keeping in bowl, just wrap it in plastic wrap. Store for up to a week or as long as the greek yogurt is good.
Quick Salmon Recipe
Need a quick salmon recipe to pair this lemon dill sauce with?
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add your salmon fillets. For every salmon fillet, add 1/2 tsp of olive oil. Rub the salmon well with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon slices if desired.
- Bake the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until it is slightly opaque. Salmon is done when internal temperature reaches 140 F.
Let cool for a few minutes, then add the lemon dill sauce on the top of the salmon. Or dip the salmon into the dill sauce. You can’t go wrong!
This lemon dill sauce is perfect with your favorite seafood dish, chicken, burgers, salads, fries, the list goes on! If you are in a rush, just pop a few salmon filets in the air fryer and pair it with a simple rice pilaf and some sautéed spinach or green beans!
Here are some of my favorite ways to use this sauce!
- Salmon. If i’m eating salmon 9/10 i’m enjoying it with either this sauce or bang bang sauce. The two best sauces for salmon!
- Sandwich. I love it on a fish sandwich, turkey sandwich or chicken sandwich
- Fish and chips. Perfect with fish sticks or salmon patties for a snacky lunch or dinner
- Chicken nuggets or tenders. Goes great chicken too! I especially love it with these blackened chicken tenders
- Fish tacos. These mahi mahi tacos are great with lemon dill sauce or cilantro lime sauce!
- As a dip for fries or sweet potato fries!
Can I make this lemon dill sauce for salmon vegan if I wanted to use it for something else?
You can! To make this healthy dill sauce vegan, use dairy-free Greek yogurt and vegan mayo.
How long does this Lemon Dill Sauce last?
This sauce will last up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge (as long as the greek yogurt is still good). Just be sure to give it a good stir before serving to recombine ingredients if they have begun to settle.
What should I serve with the sauce?
There are so many great ways to enjoy this sauce! Enjoy this sauce on a fish sandwich, drizzled on top of grilled chicken or salmon or use it as a tangy dip for fries!
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Healthy Lemon Dill Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (60g)
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard (30g)
- 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (30g)
- 1 Tbsp minced shallots (8g)
- 1 Tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp paprika
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. This sauce is packed with a lot of flavor so feel free to add more mayo or yogurt to adjust the taste to your liking.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add your salmon fillets. For every (5-6-oz.) salmon fillet, add 1/2 tsp of olive oil. Rub the salmon well with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon slices if desired.
- Bake the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until it is slightly opaque. Salmon is done when internal temperature reaches 140 F.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then add the lemon dill sauce on the top of the salmon. Or dip the salmon into the dill sauce. You can’t go wrong!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
