Homemade Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is the ultimate seafood companion, transforming any dish into a flavor-packed experience. This quick and easy homemade tartar sauce combines creamy mayonnaise with tangy dill pickles, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for fish and chips, burgers, or as a veggie dip, this versatile sauce will elevate your meals from ordinary to extraordinary in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Finely chop the dill pickles and parsley.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped dill pickles and capers until evenly mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more lemon juice if needed.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg