DELICIOUS Lemon & Dill Sauce
DELICIOUS Lemon & Dill Sauce is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking with Kyra on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 15 min
Cost: $1.89 total, $0.47 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest (finely grated from a fresh lemon; avoid the white pith)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (smooth, classic Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped finely)
- ½ cup Mayonnaise (full‑fat, room temperature)
- ¼ tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Zest the Lemon
Using a microplane or fine grater, zest the lemon, collecting about 1 teaspoon of zest. Avoid the white pith as it adds bitterness.
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Juice the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons of fresh juice using a citrus squeezer or your hand.
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Prepare the Remaining Ingredients
Measure 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, and chop 1 tbsp fresh dill.
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Combine Base Ingredients
In the mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
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Mix Until Smooth
Whisk or stir vigorously until the sauce is uniform and glossy.
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Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and add a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
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Transfer and Serve
Spoon the sauce into a small serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard
Last updated: April 17, 2026








