Homemade Tartar Sauce
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Homemade Tartar Sauce

24 servings
This homemade tartar sauce is too easy! Prepare it for every seafood dinner, or serve it along with the best seafood appetizers. It’s creamy, tart, and so full of flavor. You’re going to love it!

Ingredients

  • mayonnaise
    1 c
  • minced dill pickles
    3 tbsp
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice

    or white wine vinegar

    2 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • minced fresh chives
    1 tbsp
  • minced shallot*

    or green onions

    1 tbsp
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • hot sauce

    optional

    ¼ tsp
  • minced fresh parsley

    optional

    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk all ingredients in a medium-mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Step 2
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Homemade Tartar Sauce

10 min24 servings63 cal

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About this Recipe

Elevate your next seafood feast with this incredibly easy and flavorful homemade tartar sauce! Forget store-bought versions; this recipe delivers a creamy, tart, and vibrant condiment that comes together in just minutes, perfect for all your favorite seafood dishes.

The secret to this exceptional homemade tartar sauce lies in its perfectly balanced ingredients. We combine rich mayonnaise with the bright tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice and savory dill pickles, complemented by a hint of pungent dijon mustard. The fresh herbs — chives and shallots — add a crucial layer of aromatic complexity, making it taste truly restaurant-quality, yet so simple to achieve.

Prepare yourself for a sauce that's wonderfully creamy and smooth, with a delightful kick of tartness that awakens the palate. You'll notice the crisp, briny notes from the pickles, subtly intertwined with the fresh, herbaceous brightness of chives and the gentle allium bite from shallots. This isn't just a condiment; it's a flavor enhancer that makes every bite of seafood shine. It's incredibly easy to make, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort, ready in just 10 minutes.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and taste. For a milder onion flavor, feel free to use green onions instead of shallots. If you enjoy a little heat, a dash of hot sauce adds a fantastic layer of complexity. You can also stir in fresh parsley for an earthier, more robust herbal note. If lemons aren't on hand, white wine vinegar makes a great substitution for that essential tartness.

This versatile homemade tartar sauce is the ideal companion for all your beloved seafood, from classic crispy fish and chips to succulent pan-seared scallops or a platter of fried calamari. It's also fantastic with crab cakes or even as a creamy dip for fresh vegetables. Serve it chilled, allowing its vibrant flavors to truly enhance your meal.

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