Salmon Sauce

Wanna make your fish dish special? Look no further. Our salmon sauce recipe is zesty yet creamy with lemon juice, dill, butter, and chosen herbs. You can put together this easy sauce in just 15 minutes with minimal effort. 

Serve this lemon dill salmon sauce with pasta, mashed potatoes, broccoli, or some green peas. So convenient for a weeknight family dinner! Even your kids will enjoy fish with the magical touch of this sauce. Tag along and thank me later!

Creamy Salmon Sauce Ingredients:

Wanna enjoy restaurant-style food at home? You can easily turn your regular dishes into luxury with our creamy sauce for salmon. A lemon dill salmon sauce is rich and velvety with a lot of butter and strong, citrusy lime juice. Here I tried to create a healthier version with some modifications in the original recipe. 

This garlic butter salmon sauce will gently enhance your dining experience without overwhelming your buds. The ingredients used are already available in your pantry. So, why wait? Let’s recreate this simple recipe together. 

Butter:

Butter can add creaminess and richness to any sweet or savory dish. Use ½ cup salted or unsalted butter in the creamy salmon sauce recipe.

Soy Sauce:

Soy sauce is a liquid condiment used in soups and gravies. Use ¼ cup soy sauce in the recipe.

Ginger:

1 teaspoon,of minced ginger gives our spicy salmon sauce some zing in the flavors. 

Lemon Juice:

Lemon juice plays well with the savoriness of grilled salmon. I used 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Garlic:

Garlic is a powerful herb both for its taste and aroma. It is used to attach complexity to the flavor of the sauce. Apart from that it has many health benefits. 3 cloves of fresh garlic are used in salmon sauce. 

Dill:

Dill leaves have a unique citrusy flavor. Use 1 teaspoon of fresh dill leaves to bring liveliness to the sauce. 

Salt:

Salt is the most common flavoring agent. Apart from adding the salty flavor, salt also enhances other active flavors in our sauce. ½  teaspoon of salt is used in the recipe. 

Black Pepper:

Do you love a hint of black pepper in sauces?. ½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper is used in the salmon sauce recipe to improve the taste.

Chicken Stock:

½ cup of chicken stock is a thick liquid gained from simmering chicken bones for a long time. I used ½  cup of chicken stock in the recipe.

Parmesan:

Parmesan cheese has a pale yellow color and a relatively hard texture. It is usually grated on pasta, pizza, or salad. It is tangy, bold, and complex in taste. ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese is used in the recipe.

Tarragon Leaves:

Tarragon is an unpopular kitchen herb with a distinctive aroma. Use 1 tablespoon of finely chopped tarragon leaves in the recipe.

Chervil:

Chervil is a French herb with a hint of licorice. Use 1 tablespoon finely chopped chervil in the garlic butter salmon sauce recipe.

Parsley:

Parsley has a warm herbal note that goes well with sauces and seafood. 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley brings freshness and color to the sauce. 

Honey:

1 tablespoon of honey will be enough to balance the tangy flavor of the creamy salmon sauce.

How To Make Lemon Dill Salmon Sauce:

Are you not in the mood for heavy cooking yet craving delicious food? Our spicy and luscious salmon sauce compliments pan-fried, baked, or grilled salmon in the best possible way. Plus being homemade it can be customized according to your buds. 

Put your marinated salmon fillet in a pan or oven. And prepare the sauce in the meantime. See, it’s that simple! Trust me, you’ll be amazed with this low-stress sauce with fresh flavors.

Step 1:

Put butter in a saucepan and saute garlic and ginger until translucent. Add the chicken stock and soy sauce, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 2:

Put the parmesan and stir well. Now add all the remaining ingredients including honey, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat. Remember high heat will ruin the whole game.

Step 3:

Turn off the flame, when your desired consistency is reached. The sauce will not be runny or too thick. Remember it’ll get a little thicker when it cools down. Smother on top of your baked salmon or brush it on salmon fillet before grilling. Enjoy the delicate flavors.

Recipe Tips & Notes:

• Don’t have Tarragon leaves and chervil available? Use fresh thyme, basil, and shallot instead. But I recommend using Tarragon leaves and chervil for the authentic taste.

• Wondering if the sauce can be stored? Transfer the leftover salmon sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat whenever you crave and enjoy instantly. Freezing the spicy salmon sauce is not a good idea.

• If you don’t have any restrictions on wine, you can replace the chicken stock with white wine. It’ll give the sauce more depth in the flavors.

• Don’t bother to use the cheese you have on hand. Mozzarella or cheddar will work too.

• Make sure the herbs are freshly minced or chopped. Don’t use frozen ones.
• Salted or unsalted butter will work.

• Use 1 tablespoon of heavy cream if you want your salmon sauce extremely creamy.

• Be careful with using salt as butter and soy sauce contains salt. Taste before adding salt.

• Stir occasionally while cooking, Do not whisk continuously otherwise the sauce may get separated.

• Skip honey if you don’t like sweet salmon. I use it to balance the zesty flavors in the sauce. 

• Use lemon zest for additional tang.

Nutrition Information:

Calories	230 calories.
Carbohydrates	5 g
Protein	2 g
Fat	25 g

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What Are The Best Sauces To Pair With Salmon?

Wondering how to make your salmon tastier? In my opinion, lemon dill salmon sauce is the best-ever topping for grilled salmon.  Apart from that, you can pair teriyaki sauce, spicy maple-mustard sauce, yogurt dill sauce, hot honey-butter sauce, pesto, and tartar sauce with salmon.

2. Can I Use The Same Sauce For Grilled And Baked Salmon?

Yes. Certainly, you can use the same spicy salmon sauce for grilled, baked, pan-fried, or air-fried salmon. This sauce is the one sauce that fits all for fish and seafood. And the best of healthy fish sauces.

3. How To Make A Creamy Sauce For Salmon?

Butter and parmesan cheese make our dill sauce rich and creamy. Double the measurement of butter and use ½ cup heavy cream for a more velvety finish.  

4. What to Serve with Salmon and Sauce?

Serving options are numerous for this salmon and sauce combination. Serve it with spice-roasted potatoes, mashed cauliflower, sauteed vegetables, fresh salad, etc for a healthy lunch or dinner. Add steamed rice, bread, or cheesy dinner rolls if you want more carbs. Just consider keeping the balance of protein, carbs, and fat.

Takeaway:

Make our herby, creamy, zesty salmon sauce to enhance your baked or grilled salmon in the best possible way. Fresh lemon juice gives it zestiness and herbs deliver an earthy note. It’s way better than the store-bought being customization-friendly. 

Serve it with grilled salmon, quinoa, roasted vegetables, and some salad. What more do you want in a complete and healthy meal? Try this once and be a fan of it. Trust me, Your guests will ask for the recipe!