Description
Craving a quick and zesty companion for your seafood or fries? This Homemade Tartar Sauce is the answer. Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh dill and pickles, it’s the perfect match for fish fillets, crab cakes, and even roasted veggies. Made with everyday ingredients in under 10 minutes, this easy recipe belongs in your go-to collection of food ideas. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast addition, a healthy snack dip, or easy dinner upgrade, this tartar sauce delivers flavor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped capers (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dill pickles, fresh dill, and capers (if using).
2. In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise.
3. Stir in chopped pickles, dill, mustard, lemon juice, and capers.
4. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Enjoy with seafood, veggies, or sandwiches.
Notes
For the freshest flavor, always use freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh dill.
If you like it chunkier, chop the pickles more coarsely for added texture.
You can double the recipe and store it in a jar—it stays good for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: tartar sauce, homemade dip, easy recipe, sauce for fish, seafood sauce