This creamy lemon dill sauce is an ideal companion for baked salmon, grilled chicken, shrimp and many seafood or vegetable dishes. Bright, tangy and fresh, it comes together in just a few minutes.
Homemade sauces are one of the easiest ways to lift a simple meal. Most require only pantry staples and a handful of fresh ingredients. This lemon dill sauce is a great example — creamy from mayo, bright from lemon, and aromatic from fresh dill.
It pairs especially well with flaky salmon, but it also works beautifully spooned over roasted vegetables, steamed fish, or grilled chicken. Use Greek yogurt for extra tang or sour cream for a milder finish.
🍋Ingredients
Mayonnaise: The creamy base for the sauce.
Greek yogurt or sour cream: Greek yogurt adds more tang; sour cream gives a subtler creaminess.
Fresh lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon for the best bright flavor.
Fresh dill: Fresh dill is preferred; if using dried, use about 1 teaspoon dried for every tablespoon fresh.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
🥣Instructions
Only a few simple steps to make this sauce.
Step 1: Strip the dill leaves from the stems and roughly chop them.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Stir in the chopped dill until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Whisk or stir until the sauce is creamy and uniform.
Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours — chilling allows the flavors to meld and improves the overall taste.
💡Pro tip: If time allows, refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
🍽Ways to Serve
This versatile sauce complements many proteins and vegetables. Try it with:
- Steamed salmon
- Garlic herb butter salmon
- Roasted asparagus
- Dutch oven potatoes
- Grilled chicken
- Shrimp
- Roasted vegetables
❓Recipe FAQs
A simple mixture of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, fresh lemon juice and dill, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Freezing is not recommended. Mayonnaise-based sauces can separate when thawed; you can rewhisk but the texture may change.
Stored in an airtight container, it will keep up to one week in the refrigerator. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 30 minutes.
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📋Recipe
Lemon Dill Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ Cup Greek Yogurt – or Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice – About half a lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill – Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional
- Pinch Granulated Sugar – If the sauce is too tart
Instructions
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Remove dill leaves from stems and roughly chop.
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In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.
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Stir in chopped dill. Serve immediately or chill for a few hours; the flavor improves with time.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
This sauce can be used immediately, but chilling for at least an hour improves the flavor.
Greek yogurt or sour cream?
Greek yogurt gives a tangier finish; sour cream results in a milder, creamier texture.
Storage:
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container up to one week. Do not leave at room temperature for extended periods. Freezing is not recommended because the texture can change when thawed.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 11 g
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