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Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce

Published: Dec 13, 2019 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Creamy mustard dill sauce in a gravy boat with a spoon and fresh dill on a marble surface

Mustard and dill sauce is a Scandinavian classic, often served with salmon. Most of the recipes out there are for a sauce that is served room temperature or cold. As I began developing this recipe, I realized what I really wanted was a rich and creamy mustard and dill sauce that I could serve hot alongside roasted salmon, a seared chicken breast or drizzled over a batch of Swedish meatballs as an alternative to gravy.

This Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce is the happy result. It comes together quickly and can be made a couple of days ahead of time and reheated, which is wonderful for entertaining. It makes a delicious, versatile sauce for an elegant smörgåsbord as it is a tasty companion to all manner of dishes, from salmon to Swedish meatballs.

Roasted salmon topped with creamy mustard sauce, pickled beets and greens on a plate

Here on the blog, you will also find this Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce drizzled on top of this roasted salmon smørrebrød, a hearty and delicious Nordic open sandwich. The options are endless!

Give this Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce a try and let me know how you put it to good use in the comments below. It's a great way to dress up just about anything.

Creamy mustard dill sauce in a gravy boat with a spoon and fresh dill on a marble surface

Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce

An easy and versatile Scandinavian mustard dill sauce.  Delicious served with salmon, chicken or even Swedish meatballs.
4 from 1 vote
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Course: condiments, sauce
Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian
Keyword: creamy dill sauce, homemade dill sauce, mustard sauce recipe, sauce for salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (1 and ½ cups sauce)
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 shallots minced fine
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.  Add shallot and saute until soft and translucent about, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add mustard, cream and water.  Simmer until thickened slightly, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add fresh dill.  Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. B

    December 24, 2020 at 7:22 am

    I made this for some grilled salmon over the holidays, and it was so easy to make. We served it with this sauce, and with cranberry relish, and the juxtaposition of the sauces was very complimentary. Definitly a keeper!

    Reply
    • Kristi

      December 24, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Hi!

      Thanks for your comment! This sauce is SO good with salmon and I bet wit the cranberry relish it was divine!

      Kristi

      Reply
  2. Hans Stoger

    February 18, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    4 stars
    very good recipe I used 10 pc cream instead of heavy cream but omitted the water. Also added a
    tsp of cornstarch mixed with water to make the sauce a little thicker Probably did not use enough mustard but added fresh dill at the end which was delicious

    Reply
    • Kristi

      February 21, 2022 at 9:44 am

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback!

      Kristi

      Reply

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