Elevate your salmon dishes with the best sauces that enhance flavor and texture. From creamy garlic and dill to zesty citrus blends, these salmon sauce recipes are easy to make and packed with bold, complementary ingredients. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, these sauces will transform your salmon into a gourmet meal. Perfect for healthy diets, these options are loaded with flavor and nutrition.
Creamy Garlic Dill Sauce:
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Sauce:
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Lemon Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Zest of ½ lemon
Pinch of salt
Choose your sauce and gather ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for your selected sauce.
Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
For warm sauces like Lemon Butter, melt butter in a pan, then stir in other ingredients.
Serve over cooked salmon, or as a dipping sauce on the side.
Adjust salt and acidity to match the flavor profile of your salmon.
These sauces pair well with grilled, baked, or pan-seared salmon.
Fresh herbs make a noticeable difference in flavor.