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A glass bowl of creamy Tartar Sauce, is topped with fresh herbs and black pepper.

Tartar Sauce


  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: TT5M
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This Tartar Sauce is tangy, creamy, and perfectly balanced with dill pickles, capers, and a touch of lemon. A must-have classic for seafood dishes like fish fillets, crab cakes, and shrimp.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  • Combine ingredients
    In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Mix well
    Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  • Adjust seasoning
    Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Make ahead: Let the sauce chill for 30 minutes to develop deeper flavor.
Try sweet pickles if you prefer a milder, sweeter tartar sauce.
Use it as a dip for fries or a spread for fish sandwiches!

  • Prep Time: PT5M
  • Cook Time: __
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (approx)
  • Calories: 90 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: Varies
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: _____
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: tartar sauce, seafood sauce, homemade tartar, easy condiment, dipping sauce