Sour Cream Dill Sauce Recipe

Conquer even the pickiest eaters with this unbelievably creamy and tangy Sour Cream Dill Sauce! Perfect for salmon burgers (or any fish!), this recipe, originally found in Coastal Living magazine, transforms a simple meal into a flavor explosion. My husband, a self-proclaimed 'meat and potatoes' man, now requests salmon thanks to this incredible sauce. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 482.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Dill Sauce

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How to Make Sour Cream Dill Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Taste the sauce and add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (or to your preference).
  3. Gently stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will taste even better if chilled for longer!
  5. Serve generously over your favorite salmon burgers, grilled fish, or as a dip for vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

132g

Carbs

5g