Description
Craving that perfect creamy and tangy dip for your seafood? This Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce brings it all to the table with fresh dill, lemon juice, chopped pickles, and a touch of Dijon mustard. It’s better than store-bought in both flavor and freshness, making it an ideal quick dip for fish sticks, crab cakes, shrimp, or veggie fries. If you’re looking for a versatile, no-fuss sauce that elevates your snacks and dinners alike, this is your go-to. Whether you’re after easy recipes, quick appetizers, or just a fresh dip idea, this homemade tartar sauce delivers.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped capers (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dill pickles, dill, and capers (if using).
2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickles, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and capers.
3. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is creamy and well blended.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Stir before serving, as ingredients may settle.
Notes
For a spicier kick, try adding a dash of hot sauce or horseradish.
This sauce gets even better after resting in the fridge for a few hours—make it ahead if you can!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy sauce recipe, tartar sauce, seafood dip, homemade condiments