Easy Real Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this quick and flavorful Easy Real Tartar Sauce recipe! Made with simple, fresh ingredients like tangy dill pickles, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic fresh dill, this homemade condiment comes together in just 10 minutes. The addition of capers and Dijon mustard adds a gourmet touch, balancing creamy mayonnaise with a burst of bold flavors. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this tartar sauce is a must-have for serving alongside golden fish fillets, crispy fried shrimp, or even as a dip for fries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and you’ll have a crave-worthy sauce that’s far superior to store-bought. Easy, versatile, and delicious—this is your go-to recipe for creating the perfect accompaniment to any seafood meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill.
Add the lemon juice, chopped capers, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for extra tang or more dill for a fresher flavor.
Transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a condiment for fish, seafood, or your favorite fried dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.3 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 5994 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
