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    Creamy Dill Sauce

    Published: Apr 11, 2023 || Last updated: Oct 18, 2023 by Farrukh Aziz

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    Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce - It's herby, light, and refreshing sauce with bright flavors of lemon juice and plenty of fresh dill. It's a perfect drizzle or a dip for your favorite meats, seafood, breads and veggies sticks. This 5 minutes sour cream dill sauce is great addition to all kinds baked fish, salmon, salmon patties and so much more!

    Top down view of a white earthen bowl with creamy dill sauce and a spoon into it.
    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this lemon dill sauce?
    • Ingredients you will need
    • How to make creamy dill sauce?
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQs
    • Ways to serve this sauce
    • Storage Suggestion
    • You might also like
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    Why you will love this lemon dill sauce?

    "Easy peasy, creamy and tasty all-purpose sauce loaded with fresh flavors" is what describes this homemade dill sauce recipe perfectly. Creamy sour cream combines with fresh dill, tangy lemon and seasonings to pack a flavorful punch in this quick and easy-to-make sauce.

    Fresh dill is the star here and it blends so well with citrusy lemon and sour cream making this fresh sauce one of its kind. Once you made it at home, you may never go back to store-bought sauce again. It's THAT GOOD!

    With only handful of simple ingredients, it takes only 5 minutes to whip up (from start to finish). Or, I should say even less than that! You can literally count all the ingredients on your fingers just like that. And, few ingredients = less clean up!

    This dill sauce is incredibly delicious with a smooth, silky texture and can be used on anything and with everything. Drizzle it over your go-to salmon (baked, air fried or grilled), or seafood to poultry. Or, pair it with all things Mediterranean!

    With much less prep time and more relishing time, you can definitely make this sauce a day or two ahead. Make this recipe ahead and it allows the flavors to blend so beautifully.

    Need a healthier version of this versatile sauce? Simply swap sour cream with Greek Yogurt and there you are! Dill sauce with yogurt would be little tangier than with sour cream, but it's equally good in taste (similar to Tzatziki flavor).

    So, lets get started, grab those few simple ingredients, a whisk and a bowl to whip it up in just few minutes (I mean... only 2 minutes!).

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    Ingredients you will need

    Recipe ingredients placed in individual glass bowls: sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, milk, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper.

    Sour Cream: Creamy base that is adding a perfect tang and a smooth texture to this recipe. You can always opt for a low-fat sour cream or whole milk / full-fat Greek yogurt (for the best taste), if you prefer!

    Milk: For a little more richness, taste and consistency (for a dip or drizzle).

    Fresh Dill: A lot of fresh dill of course! A star ingredient of this sauce.

    Lemon Juice: For bright, fresh and citrusy kick that balances the flavors just right!

    Garlic and Onion Powder: Adds depth of savory flavors.

    Salt and Pepper.

    How to make creamy dill sauce?

    Okay! So, making this recipe is as easy as whisking all the ingredients together in bowl. That's it!

    1. Place sour cream in a mixing bowl.

    Creamy lemon dill sauce in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

    2. Add milk, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and freshly cracked pepper.

    3. Mix, mix and mix, until well combined. Do the taste test and adjust the salt, pepper and lemon juice, only if you want.

    Expert Tips

    • Thoroughly wash the dill under running water in a colander to remove any dirt. Lay on a clean paper or kitchen and pat it dry. It's ready to use!
    • Milk is optional, feel free to add water, or buttermilk, or just skip it.
    • You can go for dried dill in a pinch, but, the flavor just doesn't compare with fresh dill. So, I highly recommend you to grab fresh dill, if you can.
    • You can always add a little bit of sugar, or honey (1 teaspoon or so..) for a slight sweetness, if you like!

    FAQs

    Can you freeze this sauce?

    Yes, you can freeze dill sauce. Place it in a clean airtight container and freeze up to three months. Keep in mind to thaw the sauce overnight in the fridge. Then, whisk and serve! It does change the texture a bit, but that's fine. Whisking it will bring back the texture together.

    Ways to serve this sauce

    • Use as a Drizzle Sauce: over grilled or Roasted Veggies, Roasted asparagus, Cauliflower Parmesan, Roasted Fingerlings, Sautéed Broccolini, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Meatballs, Green Salad.
    • Pair it with Fish or Shrimps: Try it with baked fish like salmon, halibut, tilapia or trout. Use as a dip for grilled baked or sautéed shrimps.
    • Use as a Dipping Sauce: For vegetable or breadsticks, Chicken or Fish Nuggets, baked potato fries, Mexican Potatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, or wedges, French fries, kale or potato chips.
    • The sauce pairs perfect Mediterranean dishes like Falafel, Shawarma, Lavash, Gyros, or pita bread / chips.
    • Spread it on bread for sandwiches or on simple toasted crusty bread. Or, use it as a dressing for your favorite salads.
    • Top a dollop on soups like Tomato Beetroot Soup, Green Pea Soup, Potato Soup, and so much more!

    Storage Suggestion

    To store: Transfer the sauce in a clean air tight container and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it. It will keep up to 5 days in the fridge. Give it a quick stir before serving or drizzling.

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    Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe

    This creamy lemon dill sauce is bright, refreshing and so delicious. A perfect dip or a drizzle for your favorite salmon, patties, meats, seafood, veggies sticks and so much more!
    Course Dip, Sauce
    Cuisine American, World
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 62kcal
    Author Farrukh Aziz

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup Sour Cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
    • 2 tablespoons Milk (or as needed)
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
    • Freshly Ground Pepper (to taste)
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    Instructions

    • Place sour cream in a mixing bowl.
    • Add milk, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and freshly cracked pepper.
    • Whisk until well combined. Do the taste test and adjust the salt, pepper and lemon juice, only if you want.
    • Store in the fridge until ready to use.

    Notes

    • Milk is optional, feel free to add water, or buttermilk, or just skip it.
    • You can go for dried dill in a pinch, but, the flavor just doesn't compare with fresh dill. So, I highly recommend you to grab fresh dill, if you can. 1 teaspoon dried dill equals 1 tablespoon fresh dill for this recipe.
    • You can always add a little bit of sugar, or honey (1 teaspoon or so..) for a slight sweetness, if you like!
    Store: The sauce will keep up to 5 days in the fridge in a clean airtight container. . Give it a quick stir before serving or drizzling.
    Freezing:  You can freeze this sauce. Place it in a clean airtight container and freeze up to three months. Thaw the sauce overnight in the fridge, and then, whisk and serve!
    To make vegan sauce: All you need to do is, simply use plant-based substitutions like vegan sour cream, yogurt or mayonnaise.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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