Name: Dipping Sauce for Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 26, 2026

This dipping sauce is the perfect creamy companion to your next salmon dish. It's packed with flavor and just the right amount of tang to complement the rich taste of salmon. Whether you're serving it for busy weeknights or a special dinner, it's sure to become one of your favorite recipes. Try it with grilled salmon, seafood cakes, or even salmon croquettes-the possibilities are endless!

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Dipping Sauce for Salmon

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard in a small bowl.

Add dill, lemon juice, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Yogurt Temperature Hack 🌡️
Allow Greek yogurt to come to room temperature before mixing to prevent a grainy texture and ensure smooth, creamy blending of the dipping sauce ingredients.
Zesty Flavor Layering 🍋
Add lemon juice gradually and taste as you go to control the tanginess, ensuring the perfect balance of citrus without overwhelming the delicate salmon flavors.
Seasoning Depth Technique 🌶️
Toast the paprika and Old Bay seasoning lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the sauce to enhance their aromatic compounds and deepen the overall flavor profile.
Honey Emulsion Secret 🍯
Warm the honey slightly before incorporating it into the sauce to help it blend more seamlessly and distribute evenly throughout the dipping sauce.
Fresh Herb Preservation 🌿
Chop fresh dill just before adding to the sauce to maintain its bright, delicate flavor and prevent wilting or oxidation.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.