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Tartar sauce in a small white serving dish on an aluminum pan.
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Tartar Sauce Recipe

Homemade Tartar Sauce made with mayonnaise, dill pickles and fresh dill, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and capers. So easy to make and way better than any of the jarred stuff you'll find at the store, you'll love this tangy, creamy, delicious tartar sauce recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Make Tartar Sauce, Tartar Sauce, Tartar Sauce Recipe
Servings: 16 tablespoons (approximately)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • ¼ cup dill pickle drained and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon capers drained and chopped
  • salt + black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Stir together the mayonnaise, dill pickle, fresh dill, lemon juice, sugar, dijon mustard, and capers in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For a little heat, add 2-3 drops of Tabasco sauce to your tartar sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • I have not tried making this recipe with dried dill, so I can't say for sure how it will taste, but if that's all you have and you'll like to add some, start with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dried dill for every one tablespoon of fresh dill.
  • Keep leftovers stored in a sealed container and in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Nutrition facts are per (1) tablespoon of tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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