Description
A creamy and tangy homemade tartar sauce that’s perfect for enhancing fried fish, fries, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Start with mayo in a bowl.
- Stir in finely chopped pickles or relish.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.
- Mix in Dijon mustard if desired.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: add capers, dill, or parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Let it sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
This sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in a sealed container for better flavor. Use within 3 to 5 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: tartar sauce, homemade sauce, condiment, seafood sauce