Homemade Tartar Sauce

Homemade Tartar Sauce

Tangy, chunky, and ready in minutes with simple pantry staples.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Eggs

This creamy sauce blends mayonnaise with briny pickles, capers, and a splash of lemon juice for a tangy condiment that pairs well with fried fish, crab cakes, or shrimp. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and tastes brighter than most store-bought versions.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0 salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, parsley, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, sugar, and onion powder.

  2. Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

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Homemade Tartar Sauce

This creamy sauce blends mayonnaise with briny pickles, capers, and a splash of lemon juice for a tangy condiment that pairs well with fried fish, crab cakes, or shrimp. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and tastes brighter than most store-bought versions.

40 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0 salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, parsley, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, sugar, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.