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The Best Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

A close-up of thick, creamy tartar sauce loaded with chopped pickles and herbs, served in a small white bowl.
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Make this creamy, tangy homemade tartar sauce in minutes. It is the perfect quick seafood sauce for fish, crab cakes, and sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients for this easy homemade tartar sauce.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, chopped capers, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
  3. Stir the ingredients together until they are fully mixed and the sauce is creamy.
  4. If you are using fresh dill, stir it in now.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for tang or relish for sweetness.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  7. Serve this classic condiment with fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes.

Notes

  • For a tangier sauce, add a teaspoon of finely minced white onion.
  • If you prefer a spicy tartar sauce, add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
  • This creamy dipping sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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