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Tartar Sauce Recipe
Connie Hope

Tartar Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)

Method
 

  1. Chop the ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles, herbs, and onion if using.
    Mix everything together: Add mayonnaise, pickles, dill, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, black pepper, onion, and garlic to a medium bowl.
    Stir until creamy: Mix well until evenly combined and creamy. Make sure the herbs and pickles are spread throughout the sauce.
    Taste and adjust: Add extra lemon juice for brightness or more pickles for crunch if desired.
    Chill before serving: Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes for the best flavor and texture.
    Serve: Enjoy with fish sticks, crab cakes, shrimp, fish tacos, fries, onion rings, or seafood sandwiches.

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Notes

Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • Fresh dill creates the brightest flavor, but dried dill can be used if needed.
  • If using sweet relish instead of dill pickles, reduce the sugar slightly.
  • Homemade tartar sauce tastes even better after resting in the fridge for a few hours.
  •  Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Sugar: 1g