Easy Tartar Sauce
Whip up a batch of this easy homemade tartar sauce in just 10 minutes for a tangy, creamy condiment that will elevate any seafood dish! Made with simple pantry staples like rich mayonnaise, zesty dill pickles, fresh dill, bright lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Optional capers add an extra briny kick, making it customizable to your taste. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this no-fuss tartar sauce pairs beautifully with crispy fish, fries, or as a flavorful spread for sandwiches. Best served chilled, this versatile recipe is a must-have addition to your dipping sauce collection—fresh, delicious, and ready faster than you can say "store-bought alternative!"
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) Fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) Capers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickles, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and capers (if using).
Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix again to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip for seafood, fries, or as a condiment for sandwiches. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1450 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*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.
