Fish Dip Tartar Sauce
Dive into bold, zesty flavors with this creamy Fish Dip Tartar Sauce, the ultimate companion for your seafood dishes! This quick and easy recipe features a luxurious base of mayonnaise and sour cream, elevated by the tangy crunch of finely chopped dill pickles and capers. A burst of freshness comes from aromatic dill and a squeeze of bright lemon juice, while smoked paprika and garlic powder add a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort, this sauce is a perfect make-ahead condiment, as chilling it allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether served as a dip for crispy fried seafood or drizzled over flaky grilled fish, this homemade tartar sauce is a game-changer for your next seafood spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (drained and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well blended.
Add the finely chopped dill pickles, capers, and fresh dill to the bowl. Stir to distribute evenly.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, tasting the mix and adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Fish Dip Tartar Sauce chilled alongside your favorite cooked fish or as a dip for fried seafood. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2235 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
