Description
This Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor—perfect for seafood, sandwiches, or veggie dips. It’s made with real ingredients like mayonnaise, dill pickles, fresh lemon, and herbs. Whether you’re prepping a quick dinner or need a go-to sauce for your favorite fish, this tartar sauce recipe is a must-know. Ideal for quick breakfasts, easy dinners, or even as a healthy snack alternative, this is one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to. If you’re searching for dinner ideas, condiment upgrades, or an easy recipe that impresses, this homemade tartar sauce delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped capers (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dill pickles, fresh dill, and capers if using.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
3. Add in the chopped pickles, dill, and capers. Stir to combine well.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix again.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled with your favorite seafood, sandwiches, or roasted veggies.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and dill for the most vibrant flavor.
Chop all mix-ins finely to ensure a creamy, even consistency.
Allow the sauce to chill—this step deepens the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg