Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

123 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“A slightly spicy, lemony sauce for salmon patties. Makes enough for about eight salmon patties.” - by BABSKITCHEN

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Original recipe yields 1 cup

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
43 cal
2%

Fat
3.3 g
5%

Carbs
2.4 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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HOLLY9000

Oct. 1, 2007

"I sauteed some garlic in the butter before adding the flour. I also added some dill weed. This was delicious on salmon cakes. This sauce is quick to make, but have all your ingredients out and re..." See moready to go. It thickens quickly once you add the flour and milk."

XRAYU

Jun. 7, 2005

"To satisfy a craving I made salmon patties with asparagus for dinner but something was missing. I needed a sauce that would go with both that was quick and didn't require searching the Earth for ingre..." See moredients. I tried this recipe and it was fantastic. The best part is it can be made in the microwave. Thanks. I'll be back for more."