Which sauces go well with salmon?

There are a number of sauce options to complement a tasty fresh salmon fillet including garlic sauce, yoghurt dill sauce and lemon dill. Ingredients typically found in salmon sauces include heavy cream, plain Greek yoghurt, garlic cloves, low or full-fat sour cream and Dijon mustard.

Is sockeye salmon better than Atlantic salmon?

This depends on your personal taste. Sockeye salmon is a wild fish with a rich taste and firm texture, whereas Atlantic salmon is farmed, tends to be more affordable, has a higher oil content and a smoother texture. If you're after buttery salmon flakes that melt in your mouth Atlantic salmon is the one to pick. For a healthy eating option, try coho salmon, which is lower in fat and has a milder flavour than other salmon varieties.

What is the best way to cook salmon?

Salmon can be baked, grilled on the hob or charcoal grill, pan-fried in a cast iron skillet or poached. Ensure you remove the moisture from the salmon with a paper towel and season with sea salt or kosher salt before you start. Check the doneness by cutting into the salmon to check if the flesh is opaque, or use a fish thermometer to check the internal temperature has reached 110-125 degrees F or 45-50 degrees C.

What should I serve with salmon?

Salmon is a very versatile fish, with so many serving options it never gets boring. When it comes to veggies, serve salmon fillets or salmon patties with a simple side salad, red onions, green beans, broccoli or spinach. Potatoes, white or brown rice and pasta are solid options for carbs. For extra flavour serve with fresh lemon wedges, Kalamata olives, lemon pepper or a teaspoon of capers. A glass of white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc is also highly recommended.

Super Easy Dill Sauce For Salmon

Name: Dill Sauce Recipe For Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp plain flour; 200ml (or 3/4 cup) milk; 300ml (or 1 1/4 cup) fish, veg stock or chicken broth; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 lemon juice + zest (1 tablespoon of lemon juice); 4 tbsp fresh dill - finely chopped; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Dill Sauce Recipe For Salmon

Author: Helen
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 1x

Description

An easy, creamy and versatile dill sauce with sweet, herby and citrusy flavour, that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and tastes great when served with salmon or trout.

Serves 2. Use the scaling buttons below to double or triple the quantity.

Ingredients

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4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp plain flour
200ml (or 3/4 cup) milk
300ml (or 1 1/4 cup) fish, veg stock or chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 lemon juice + zest (1 tablespoon of lemon juice)
4 tbsp fresh dill - finely chopped
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place a pan on a medium heat, add the butter and stir in the flour when the butter starts to melt to form a thick paste.
Pour on the milk and add the fish stock and continue to stir until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the ground nutmeg, dill and lemon zest. (Note 1)
Serve with grilled or baked salmon fillets and lemon slices.

Notes

The sauce should have a thick and creamy consistency yet still be pourable. Add a little more stock if it is too thick.

Category: Fish
Method: stove-top
Cuisine: Western

Keywords: Dill Sauce For Salmon