Sure, it’s great on its own, but let’s be honest—a little EXTRA flavor never hurt anybody.
A good sauce takes salmon from basic to unforgettable, adding richness, tang, spice, or that perfect touch of sweetness.
And the best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients or a culinary degree to whip one up.
We’ve rounded up 12 sauces that’ll make your salmon sing—from zesty citrus blends to creamy, buttery goodness to spicy glazes that’ll wake up your taste buds.
So grab your fillet, pick a sauce, and get ready to make dinner way more exciting (and way less “ugh, salmon again?”).
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Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
"Salmon with lemon dill sauce is fragrant and creamy with a zesty twist makes for a quick and easy square family meal in under 30 minutes."
"Just 5 ingredients to make this incredible salmon dish with an addictive honey garlic sauce! Elegant enough for a dinner party, fast enough for mid week meals!"
"This Creamy Dill Sauce For Salmon is a delicious and easy accompaniment to jazz up plain salmon in under 5 minutes. It can also be paired with other seafood, poultry and beef!"
"Who knew honey and salmon were such a delicious pair? The results of this recipe are irresistible, and we’re pretty sure it’ll become your go-to weeknight dinner. A delightful blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger coats the salmon, infusing it with deliciousness in just 30 minutes.Sizzle the salmon in a hot pan until it crisps up perfectly on the outside. Then, take the leftover marinade, heat it, and let it thicken into a heavenly glaze for drizzling over the fish. Pair it with your preferred veggies (we like broccoli!) or rice for a complete meal that’s hard to beat."
"Panko crusted salmon is the most crispy piece of salmon I’ve ever had and when served with homemade tartar sauce it’s any health inspired person’s dream meal!"
"This Garlic Dijon Salmon recipe makes juicy, flaky, and flavorful salmon fillets pan seared in a delicious cream sauce with dijon mustard and garlic."
"This creamy dill sauce for salmon comes together in just a few minutes and is made with a handful of simple ingredients!It’s the perfect compliment to air fryer salmon and crispy salmon cakes – made with a combination of fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, garlic, sour cream, and mayo – you might just have everything you need in the fridge right now!"