Discover the best sauces for salmon to unlock flavor in every bite. From creamy to citrusy, these sauce ideas elevate your dish for weeknight dinners or gourmet presentations. Use these recipes to create quick, flavorful accompaniments that transform your salmon into a restaurant-worthy meal. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing!
Lemon Dill Sauce
Greek yogurt
Fresh dill
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt & pepper
Honey Garlic Glaze
Soy sauce
Honey
Garlic
Ginger
Cornstarch
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
Dijon mustard
Heavy cream or sour cream
Lemon juice
Garlic
Olive oil
Lemon Dill Sauce
Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving with warm salmon.
Honey Garlic Glaze
Combine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
Brush over cooked or grilled salmon.
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil.
Add cream and mustard, whisk until smooth.
Simmer until slightly thickened and pour over salmon.
These sauces can be made ahead and stored for up to 3–5 days.
Perfect for grilled, baked, or air-fried salmon.
Adjust sweetness or acidity to your taste.