Just Too Easy Tartar Sauce
Whip up a batch of fresh, zesty flavor in just 10 minutes with this 'Just Too Easy Tartar Sauce' recipe! Featuring a tangy blend of creamy mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this homemade tartar sauce packs a punch of brightness with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant dill. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make condiment is a must-have pairing for crispy fried fish, grilled seafood, or as a crave-worthy dip for fries and vegetables. With no cooking required and minimal prep time, this quick tartar sauce recipe is ideal for effortless entertaining or upgrading everyday meals. Let it chill for extra flavor or dive right in—either way, it’s sure to become your go-to seafood companion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickle
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the dill pickles and capers finely. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can pulse them a few times in a food processor.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, then stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the tartar sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).
Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes or as a versatile dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.8 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1795 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 63 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.
