Elevate your seafood dishes with this creamy, tangy Low Carb Homemade Tartar Sauce, crafted from fresh, wholesome ingredients and perfect for keto-friendly or low-carb diets. Made in just 10 minutes, this easy tartar sauce combines rich mayonnaise, zesty dill pickles, briny capers, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a vibrant burst of flavor. Fresh herbs like dill and parsley, along with a hint of garlic, add a gourmet touch, while simple seasonings ensure a perfectly balanced condiment. Whether served alongside crispy fried fish, grilled shrimp, or crunchy crab cakes, this healthy tartar sauce is a versatile, flavor-packed companion that outshines any store-bought alternative.
Begin by gathering all your ingredients to ensure you have everything ready to go.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise as the base of the tartar sauce.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of dill pickles and roughly chop 1 tablespoon of capers, then add them to the mayo.
Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.
Finely chop 1 tablespoon each of fresh dill and parsley, and add them to the bowl.
Mince 1 small clove of garlic and add it to the mix.
Season the mixture with 0.25 teaspoons each of salt and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be served immediately or allowed to chill for better flavor development.
Enjoy your low-carb homemade tartar sauce with your favorite seafood dishes!
Calories |
1753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 173.7 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1578 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 68 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.