Salmon Sauces
LEMON DILL SAUCE
You can increase both the dill and lemon zest in this bright sauce if you’d like to amplify its zesty,
fresh punch.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper (white recommended)
2 tbsp chopped dill
How to make it:
In a sauce pan over medium heat the olive oil and melt the butter. Add the
garlic and saute for 30 -45 sec. Add the cream, lemon juice, salt and
pepper, stir all together and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Remove from the heat and stir in the dill and the lemon zest (if using).
DILL SAUCE WITH HORSERADISH
This simple salmon sauce is one of our favorites. It does not require actual cooking.
We typically use vinegar prepared horseradish, but the creamy version works too,
you just might need to add a bit more of it.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp prepared horseradish (add more if you’d like)
1 tsp vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
How to make it:
In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, horseradish and
vinegar. Fold in the dill, taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Salmon Sauces
GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Do not skip the flour addition in this one – it is needed to assist the cheese in
blending with the hot sauce base. If you need a gluten free option, substitute with
corn starch.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp flour (or corn starch)
2 tbsp water
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan
pinch salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (optional)
How to make it:
In a sauce pan over medium heat melt the butter and the garlic, then stir it around.
Add the flour, whisk until incorporated and add the water and whisk again for a
minute. Add the cream, stir and bring to simmer. Let reduce a bit. Remove from the
heat, add the grated Parmesan and stir until incorporated. Taste and season to taste.
CREAMY DILL MUSTARD SAUCE
Ingredients:
1 tbsp chopped dill
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
How to make it:
In a pan over medium heat combine the heavy cream, honey and Dijon mustard and
stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Simmer for about 5 min, stirring
occasionally.
Remove from heat, add the chopped dill and transfer to a serving dish.