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20+ Sauces for Salmon (Easy, Flavorful + Delicious)

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Erin Lynch

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March 16, 2025

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Wondering what sauce goes with salmon? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of delicious sauces for salmon! Keep reading to discover a new favorite.

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The BEST Sauces for Salmon

These are some of my favorite sauces to serve with salmon. I’ll usually pick one based on the type of salmon that I’m preparing.

Here are some examples:

  • Salmon Fish Tacos + Mango Salsa
  • Sous Vide Salmon + Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Grilled Salmon + Homemade BBQ Sauce
  • Oven Baked Salmon + Bearnaise Sauce

Keep reading to discover a sauce that you love. Then pair it with a couple salmon side dishes, a perfect salmon wine pairing, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

Note: These sauces are also delicious on trout. Learn all about trout vs. salmon here.

Creamy Sauces for Salmon

Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for seafood! These sauces are packed with bold flavors.

  • Easy Lemon Dill Sauce

    Easy Lemon Dill Sauce

  • Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce

    Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce

  • Poblano Cream Sauce

    Poblano Cream Sauce

  • Tarragon Cream Sauce

    Tarragon Cream Sauce

Pesto cream sauce in small white bowl topped with sprig of basil.
Pesto Cream Sauce
Rich and herbaceous Pesto Cream Sauce in just 10 minutes! Make it with homemade or store-bought pesto for a quick and easy Italian-inspired dinner.
Pesto Cream Sauce

Tangy Sauces for Salmon

These zesty, tangy sauces are the perfect pairing for salmon!

  • Lemon Pepper Sauce

    Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • Easy Chimichurri Sauce (for Steak, Pork + More!)

    Easy Chimichurri Sauce (for Steak, Pork + More!)

  • Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

    Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Mojo Sauce Recipe + VIDEO

    Mojo Sauce Recipe + VIDEO

Zesty Sauces for Salmon

Elevate any salmon dinner with one of these zesty sauce recipes.

  • Easy BBQ Sauce (Homemade + Delicious!!!)

    Easy BBQ Sauce (Homemade + Delicious!!!)

  • Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Recipe

    Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Recipe

  • Green Goddess Dip

    Green Goddess Dip

  • Bang Bang Salmon (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

    Bang Bang Salmon (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

Salsas for Salmon

  • Simple Pineapple Salsa for Fish, Tacos & More!!!

    new!

    Simple Pineapple Salsa for Fish, Tacos & More!!!

  • Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe (Just 5-Ingredients!!!)

    new!

    Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe (Just 5-Ingredients!!!)

  • Jalapeno Sesame Salsa (Cafe Yumm Copycat Recipe)

    new!

    Jalapeno Sesame Salsa (Cafe Yumm Copycat Recipe)

  • Cucumber Salsa

    new!

    Cucumber Salsa

Pesto Sauces for Salmon

These quick & easy pestos are sauces we recommend making again and again.

  • Lemon Pesto Dressing

    Lemon Pesto Dressing

  • Arugula Pesto Recipe

    Arugula Pesto Recipe

  • Pesto Genovese (Authentic Pesto Recipe)

    Pesto Genovese (Authentic Pesto Recipe)

  • Kale Pesto Recipe

    Kale Pesto Recipe

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Pesto Crusted Salmon
This 30-minute Pesto Crusted Salmon recipe envelops salmon filets in a crispy pesto-infused panko crust. Baked until tender and flaky, it’s an impressive yet fuss-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Pesto Crusted Salmon
Lemon butter sauce being spooned on salmon.

More Seafood Sauce Recipes

  • Sauces for Shrimp
  • Sauces for Mahi Mahi
  • Sauces for Tilapia
  • Sauces for Halibut
  • Sauces for Calamari
  • Sauces for Mussels
  • Sauces for Fried Fish
  • Sauces for Fish
  • Sauces for Lobster

Did you Make Any of These Sauces for Salmon?

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Note: These sauces are also delicious with trout or steelhead. Learn more about trout vs. salmon and steelhead vs. salmon here.

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20+ Sauces for Salmon

Wondering what sauce goes with salmon? Here's 20+ of the best sauces for salmon for a quick, easy, and healthy lunch or dinner. One of my favorite recipes is this lemon butter sauce.
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Serves 8
Created by Platings and Pairings
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry white wine (or dry vermouth)
  • 3 Tablespoons shallot (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into 6 pieces)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Boil wine, shallot and lemon juice in a small saucepan over high heat until reduced to ¼ cup, about 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter, one piece at a time, whisking until melted before adding more.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in dill.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • If you don’t have dill, you can still use this delicious recipe, just swap the dill ingredient out for parsley, basil or tarragon.
  • If your sauce is too thin, you can continue cooking it over low-medium heat and whisk in a few tablespoons of cornstarch and cold water to thicken it up a bit. Always start with a little and add as needed.
  • If you over season the sauce, Like I said before, less is more! When making sauces especially, it’s super easy to season, taste, and season some more. To take down too much seasoning, you’ll have to add in more bone broth and water to balance the flavors — then likely more cornstarch to thinking the mixture again. You’ll then end up with LOTS of sauce.
  • If your sauce is too sour, then you probably just have a bit too much lemon juice in comparison to your other ingredients. Even that out by adding in a little more garlic, shallots, and white wine, then whisk together. Don’t be afraid to taste your sauce while you cook to ensure you’re getting the perfect flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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