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Creamy Old Bay Dill Secret Sauce

Creamy Old Bay Dill Secret Sauce

Rufus Dewanou
A bold, creamy secret sauce made with Old Bay, fresh dill, capers, and garlic. Perfect for seafood, burgers, bowls, and hosting spreads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Recipe Type Pantry Essential
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Microplane or fine grater
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Airtight storage jar

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup crema mexicana
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon capers finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 small garlic cloves grated
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until completely smooth and evenly combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If crema mexicana is unavailable, substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
This sauce thickens slightly as it chills.
Excellent as a seafood sauce, burger spread, salad dressing base, or dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword burger sauce, creamy dill sauce, hosting sauce, old bay sauce, seafood sauce, secret sauce
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