Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce made with Greek yogurt and fresh dill is the perfect cool, creamy, fresh sauce to serve with your salmon!

Every piece of salmon deserves to be dressed up, don't you think? A fillet of salmon is just begging for some delicious spices, seasonings, herbs, and, you guessed it, a gorgeous sauce.

This yogurt sauce is the perfect topper for your salmon no matter how you prepare it!

The base of this sauce is whole milk Greek yogurt that is tangy, creamy, and the perfect vessel for the fresh dill and lemon juice.

The fresh dill and fresh lemon juice are bright flavors that go great with the bold flavor of salmon.

Once you try this creamy sauce for salmon, you will never want to eat salmon without it again!

HOW TO MAKE LEMON DILL YOGURT SAUCE

Lemon Yogurt Dill Sauce is made by mixing together Greek yogurt, fresh minced dill, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It is served chilled and spooned over salmon. See below for detailed recipe instructions.

WHAT KIND OF GREEK YOGURT SHOULD I USE?

I suggest using whole milk plain Greek yogurt for this recipe. Lowfat and fat-free yogurt both have a thinner consistency than whole milk yogurt and may cause the sauce to be too runny after the lemon juice is added.

HOW DO I MAKE THE SALMON TO GO WITH THE SAUCE?

There are so many great ways to prepare salmon. It is amazing grilled, pan-fried, and even baked in the oven. My favorite way to cook salmon is in the air fryer! Air fryer salmon is so easy to make and is cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes. Here's my method for how to make air fryer salmon.

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE YOGURT SAUCE LAST?

Homemade yogurt sauce for fish lasts in the refrigerator for up to three days. Store covered and enjoy the leftovers as a dip for veggies or as a sandwich spread. 

MORE HOMEMADE SAUCE RECIPES

Looking for more homemade sauce recipes for salmon? Try one of these delicious recipes from the archives:

• 5 Minute Cocktail Sauce
• 5 Minute Tartar Sauce
• Pecan Basil Pesto Sauce
• Roasted Garlic Aioli

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

4 servings

Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce made with Greek yogurt and fresh dill is the perfect cool, creamy, fresh sauce to serve with your salmon!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 0 MINtotal time: 5 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve over salmon.

NOTES

Try this creamy sauce over other types of fish, too!

Author: Becky

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