Elevate your dishes with this flavorful lemon-dill crème fraîche dip. Combining fresh herbs, garlic, capers, and citrus brings a tangy and creamy twist.
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Why You Will Love This Crème Fraiche Dip Recipe
This lemon dill creme fraiche salmon patty sauce has a smooth and creamy texture with notes of citrus zest and garlic. It's tangy and rich without being too heavy and is the chef's kiss when paired with gluten-free salmon cakes. Here are some more reasons why you will love this recipe:
- A simple recipe with clean, and healthy ingredients. Fresh ingredients make all the difference in the depth of flavor.
- Easy recipe to make. This delicious dip takes minimal effort to make. Toss everything together in a bowl and stir, that's it!
- The perfect dip that can be used in a variety of ways. We love pairing this dip with our gluten-free salmon cakes. Adding a dollop of sauce on top creates an elegant appetizer. You can also use this dip for vegetable platters, tortilla chips, and baked fish.
Crème Fraiche Dip Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Crème Fraîche: A deliciously rich French-style cultured cream with a thick, creamy texture and a slightly tart, nutty flavor. You can find this product at Whole Foods and most health food stores. If you can't find crème fraîche you can use sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute.
- Aromatics: Fresh dill, capers, and minced garlic add the perfect herbaceous blend to the dip that pairs so well with seafood.
- Lemon Juice & Lemon Zest: A splash of citrus adds a pungent lemony flavor that also thins out the sauce.
- Black Pepper: Season to your liking.
Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.
How To Make Lemon Dill Crème Fraîche Dip
This easy dip recipe does not require any special tools or kitchen appliances.
- Make the creamy lemon dill sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, minced garlic, freshly minced dill, and black peppers.
- Garnish and serve. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with additional dill, lemon zest, and black pepper if desired.
Substitutions & Variations
This delicious crème fraîche dip can be adjusted to your liking and used in a variety of ways:
- Use different herbs. If you're not a fan of dill you could substitute in fresh chives, fresh parsley, fresh tarragon, or a teaspoon of dried herbs de Provence.
- Add the dip to a crudité platter. Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, broccoli cauliflower, carrots, peppers, zucchini, and cucumber would all pair well with this dipping sauce.
- Make it into a pasta sauce. Toss together with your favorite pasta, chicken, shrimp, or salmon recipe.
Storage
- To make in advance: This savory dip can be made a day in advance, just make sure to stir well before serving.
- To store: Any leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for 5 days in an airtight container. Perfect to enjoy throughout the week.
Top Tip
For best results, weigh all of the ingredients on a food scale to measure.
FAQ
Salmon cakes and this lemon dill sauce are such a great combination. Add a dollop on top of warm or cold salmon cakes for the perfect appetizer pairing.
You may have added too much lemon juice if your sauce is too runny. Place the sauce in the refrigerator for a few hours and it will thicken up.
You can use this dip as a dipping sauce to accompany a vegetable platter, creamy pasta sauce, hot-smoked salmon, or any seafood dish.
I hope you love this lemon dill crème fraîche dip recipe as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.
Recipe
Lemon Dill Crème Fraîche Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces crème fraîche
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the creamy lemon dill sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, minced garlic, freshly minced dill, and black peppers.
- Garnish and serve. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with additional dill, lemon zest, and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- To make in advance: This savory dip can be made a day in advance, just make sure to stir well before serving.
- To store: Any leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for 5 days in an airtight container. Perfect to enjoy throughout the week.
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