Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

Closeup on a bowl of the lemon dill sauce with lemon slices on top.

5 from 1 vote

Lemon Dill Sauce is a bright, creamy blend of fresh dill and zesty lemon that adds a refreshing pop of flavor. This is the perfect sauce for fish, chicken, vegetables, or dipping - and comes together quickly!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American, Greek

Keyword dill sauce for fish, lemon dill sauce

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 87kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise with olive oil - or any mayo
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons shallots - minced
2 Tablespoons fresh dill - minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest - the zest from one lemon
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Combine ingredients – mayonnaise, yogurt, minced shallot, finely chopped fresh dill, freshly grated lemon, seasonings (onion powder, salt, and pepper), and granulated sugar.
1/2 cup mayonnaise with olive oil, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons shallots, 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Whisk and add lemon juice. Whisk ingredients until very well combined. Then add lemon juice and whisk again – adding more as needed to get your desired consistency.
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Store sauce. Transfer this delicious sauce to a mason jar or serving dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve. Serve this lemon dill sauce over fish, chicken, veggies, or whatever you like!

Notes

Fresh dill has a brighter, more vibrant flavor than dried. If using dried, use about 1 teaspoon for every 1 tablespoon of fresh.
The flavors actually meld together nicely if you let this dip sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
Store leftover dill sauce in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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