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Lemon Dill Sauce adds a light, bright note to fish and also complements simple side dishes like potatoes, rice, broccoli, and other veggies.

Lemon Dill Sauce

Three simple ingredients, plus salt and pepper, create a light, herby sauce that pairs beautifully with fish, crab cakes, and all sorts of steamed and roasted vegetables. The speedy recipe can easily be halved or doubled and will keep in the refrigerator for at least one week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup (104g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice* (plus an extra squeeze to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt) and several turns of the pepper mill

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

*To add brighter lemon flavor without more tartness, stir the zest from half of the lemon into the sauce. 
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