Dill Sauce for Salmon Patties
This simple Sauce for Salmon Patties is made entirely from fridge and pantry staples – no fresh herbs needed. Great with salmon cakes, burgers or croquettes.
This Salmon Patty Sauce takes your dish to another level!
I love to make salmon patties anytime I need a quick but nourishing meal, but my plate isn’t complete without some sauce for them.
Since these seafood cakes are generally made from canned salmon and are all about convenience, I didn’t want to stray from that logic and require you to buy a bunch of fresh ingredients to make a sauce for them. That would be silly.
Instead, this dill sauce for salmon patties is made entirely from fridge staples like mayonnaise and sour cream, and dried herbs and spices that I bet you already have in your spice cabinet!
Why you will love Dill Sauce for Salmon Patties
- It doesn’t require any fresh herbs, or even fresh garlic. Make it entirely from fridge and pantry staples.
- It has a balanced creaminess that adds a richness to seafood cakes without being overwhelmingly heavy.
Ingredients for Salmon Patty Sauce
- mayonnaise – this is one half of the creamy, rich base of this salmon patty sauce.
- sour cream – the other half! The sour cream adds tang, too.
- Dijon mustard – I like to use a combination of regular Dijon mustard and whole grain Dijon mustard for visual appeal, texture and flavor, but you can use all one or the other if you prefer.
- hot sauce – I use Tabasco, but any hot sauce you have on hand works.
- garlic powder – to add a bit of garlic flavor without being as overwhelming as fresh garlic would be.
- dried dill – the herby flavor component of this condiment.
- kosher salt – because even dipping sauces need to be seasoned properly.
How to make Simple Sauce for Salmon Patties
1. STIR. This recipe is as easy as it gets – put all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir them together! Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor.
Home Chef Tips for Salmon Patty Sauce
- You can use fresh dill if you have it on hand! If you use fresh, you’ll need double the amount, because fresh doesn’t taste as strong as dried.
- Whether you use dried or fresh, feel free to adjust the quantity of dill based on your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be used in place of the sour cream.
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How to serve this Sauce for Salmon Cakes
While of course this is the perfect sauce to serve with canned salmon cakes or salmon cakes from fresh salmon, it’s actually a pretty versatile sauce if you open your mind to the possibilities. Some ideas to get you started:
- Any kind of fried fish
- French fries or crispy roast potatoes
- A salmon sandwich, or any type of fish sandwich
Salmon Cake Sauce storage
Store any leftover salmon patty sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir well before serving again.
Simple Sauce for Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon regular Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour for best flavor. Can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can use fresh dill if you have it on hand! If you use fresh, you’ll need double the amount, because fresh doesn’t taste as strong as dried.
- Whether you use dried or fresh, feel free to adjust the quantity of dillbased on your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be used in place of the sour cream.
