Really Easy Tartar Sauce
Transform your seafood dishes with this quick and flavorful "Really Easy Tartar Sauce" recipe! Ready in just 5 minutes, this creamy homemade sauce combines pantry staples like tangy mayonnaise, zesty dill pickles, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. Optional capers and aromatic Dijon mustard add a gourmet touch, while a sprinkle of dill and garlic powder enhances its irresistibly herby notes. Ideal for dipping or pairing with crispy fish, this no-cook tartar sauce is a game-changer for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Easy to customize and even easier to make, it’s the ultimate condiment you'll return to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Capers (optional, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill (or fresh dill, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, lemon juice, and capers if using.
Sprinkle in the dried or fresh dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir all the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or dill according to your preferences.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to a lidded container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, though it can be used immediately if needed.
Serve chilled alongside your favorite fish or seafood dishes or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 425 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*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.
