A fantastic quick meal! Dill Sauce is refreshing, rather than heavy as many "creamy" sauces can be, because it is made with sour cream. The slight acidity is a great pairing with salmon or trout which are quite rich and oily. I made this with trout.
Recipe by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats on September 12, 2016
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
4.98 stars (44 reviews)
Ingredients
3/4 cup sour cream ((1))
2 tsp Dijon or hot English mustard ((2))
1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove (, minced)
2 1/2 tbsp fresh dill (, finely chopped)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp milk ((or olive oil, for richness))
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white sugar
1/2 - 1 tbsp oil
4 salmon or trout fillets ((125g / 4oz each))
Salt and pepper
Categories
Dinner
Steps
Mix the Dill Sauce ingredients together (Mix well to loosen the sour cream). Adjust consistency with milk and tartness with lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes if you can - if using fresh garlic, set aside for 20 min.
Pat fish dry with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Place fish in skillet skin side down. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove from skillet onto serving plates. Serve with Dill Sauce on the side, garnished with fresh dill and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 208 g
Calories: 397 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 22.8 g
Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
Cholesterol: 129 mg
Sodium: 305 mg
Sugar: 1.1 g
Reviews
Anne on 2026-07-08 (5 stars): The reason why my family now grows Dill in a pot in the backyard!!
We make the Greek Yogurt variation & slather it on just about everything. Goes really well with plain potato chips.
KerryB on 2025-10-25 (5 stars): Delicious with pan fried NZ salmon & steamed beans. I used Nagi’s alternatives, Greek yoghurt, fresh garlic and EVOO, and instead of salt a few rinsed salted baby capers. Will use with other fish fillets or cutlets.
Courtney on 2025-09-16 (5 stars): The best sauce ever. We make it every week. Use it on salmon, crumbed snapper fillets and we even put it on our baked potatoes. We grow our own fresh dill so we always have plenty. It’s just amazing. That flavour!
Anne on 2025-07-09 (5 stars): Delish & as quick as promised! We used Dijon mustard.
Dave on 2025-04-22 (5 stars): I wanted to make this but forgot to buy dill today. I used chives instead, and chili powder to offset the sweetness. It was awesome!
Carmen on 2025-04-02 (5 stars): This was exactly what I was looking for and it didn’t disappoint!
Christine on 2025-02-24 (5 stars): I made this with whole fat yogurt and dried dill and it is still very, very delicious. I’m sure it’s even better as written. Thanks for yet another great recipe.
Lynn on 2025-02-20 (5 stars): I just made this to go with Scottish hot smoked trout and a little mash potato. Made as per the recipe (halved) with sour cream & Dijon and it was amazing. I will definitely be making again. Thank you.
Karen on 2025-02-18 (5 stars): This was super yummy! I didn’t have any Dijon on hand so I added some extra garlic and lemon to boost the flavour. I’m looking forward to trying this again with the mustard. It made more sauce than I needed so I used the extra on a roasted veggie and chickpea bowl the next day and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Julie Lund on 2024-07-28 (5 stars): This is my go to dill sauce for cold poached salmon. Easy and delicious! Thank you!
Robert T. Adams on 2024-04-09 (5 stars): Excellent dill sauce.
Dia Bessley-Hayes on 2024-03-05 (5 stars): Made this for a salmon lunch with my nephew when he came to help me with some car stuff. It is delicious and so easy to make! I think fresh dill is a must, though. I also think it will be perfect to use with my Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions & feta). Can’t wait to try it! Fits with my Mediterranean diet goals. 😋
Jayne Telfer on 2023-10-15 (5 stars): Oh my word - easy and super delicious!!
SlipperySalmon64 on 2023-10-08 (5 stars): Made this tonight using salmon, it turned out really really well! I got compliments on how creamy and thick the dill sauce was. I will definitely make this again!
Tracy on 2023-09-03 (5 stars): My Sauce - and Salad Dressing suggested - lasted 1 week in the refrigerator- bet you could use an Amazing- Organic Dried Dill and it Last SO MUCH LONGER- ESPECIALLY THE SALAD DRESSING SUGGESTED INSIDE THE RECIPE.
Tracy on 2023-09-03 (4 stars): ABSOLUTELY GREAT- I SKIPPED THE " MILK" FOR MY FISH SAUCE AND SUBSTITUTED A MIX OF A LITTLE MORE LEMON JUICE AND WATER/ AND SOUR CREAM MIXED SMOOTH! TURNED OUT SOOOO WONDERFUL! BUT FOR SALAD DRESSING- MADE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED AND IT WAS UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Melisende on 2023-06-20 (5 stars): Exactly what I was looking for to use up dill from the garden. Worked very well on salmon.
Cheryl on 2022-06-24 (5 stars): So so good. Used fresh dill from the patio flower pot. I used scissors to cut dill fine. Great on cedar plank salmon! Will make again and again. :)
Beth on 2022-06-03 (5 stars): I made this with reduced fat sour cream to top tilapia. It was excellent! I would cut down on the lemon juice next time since it was just a little too tangy. Thank you!
