This Homemade Tartar Sauce is rich, creamy, and loaded with tangy pickle flavor. It's the perfect condiment for fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, and seafood dinners.
Made with simple ingredients, this classic sauce comes together in just minutes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
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Quick 5-minute recipe
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Better than store-bought
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Perfect for seafood
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Creamy and flavorful
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Made with pantry ingredients
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Easy to customize
Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon finely diced dill pickles
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Add to a bowl:
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Mayonnaise
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Dill pickle relish
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Diced dill pickles
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Dried dill
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Salt
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Black pepper
Step 2: Mix
Stir until completely combined.
Step 3: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4: Serve
Serve with:
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Fried fish
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Fish sandwiches
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Crab cakes
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Shrimp
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Salmon patties
Tips For The Best Tartar Sauce
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Use dill pickles for classic flavor.
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Fresh lemon juice tastes best.
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Refrigerate before serving.
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Add extra relish for more tang.
What To Serve With Tartar Sauce
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Fried Catfish
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Fish Sticks
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Fried Shrimp
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Crab Cakes
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Fish Sandwiches
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Salmon Croquettes
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Homemade Mayonnaise
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Honey Mustard
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Cocktail Sauce
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Ranch Dressing
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Remoulade Sauce
Final Thoughts
This Homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with classic seafood flavor. It's the perfect dipping sauce for everything from fried fish to crab cakes.