Tartar Sauce Recipe

Tartar Sauce Recipe

4 servings
Making Tartar Sauce yourself at home is so easy and tastes better than the pre-made store bought stuff. Serve alongside fried fish, fish and chips, crab cakes and tuna patties!

Ingredients

  • mayonnaise
    1 c
  • dill pickles

    finely diced

    ⅓ c
  • onion

    finely diced

    3 tbsp
  • pickle juice
    1 tbsp
  • juice of 1 small lemon

    about 2 tbsps

  • dried dill
    ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients and serve with tuna or other seafood.

Tartar Sauce Recipe

Tartar Sauce Recipe

5 min4 servings387 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that perfect tangy, creamy companion for your crispy fish without the store-bought compromise? This simple homemade tartar sauce recipe is your answer, ready in just minutes.

This recipe works because it champions fresh, vibrant ingredients over processed alternatives. By combining creamy mayonnaise with finely diced dill pickles, onion, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon, you create a sauce with a bright, balanced flavor profile that elevates any dish it accompanies, leaving pre-made versions in the dust.

Prepare for a sauce that's wonderfully creamy yet delightfully textured, thanks to the finely diced pickles and onion. Each spoonful offers a refreshing burst of tangy lemon, subtle herbaceous notes from the dried dill, and a gentle warmth from the cayenne pepper, all harmonizing with a rich mayonnaise base. It’s an incredibly easy creation that delivers impressive flavor, with each serving providing 387 calories of pure deliciousness.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired level of heat; you can reduce it for a milder sauce or omit it entirely. Always taste and adjust the salt and pepper to ensure the seasoning perfectly matches your preference.

This versatile sauce is the ideal accompaniment to classic fried fish, hearty fish and chips, elegant crab cakes, or simple tuna patties, making every meal a special occasion.

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