Tartar Sauce Recipe (Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce)

Tartar Sauce Recipe (Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce)

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

  • Quick 5-minute recipe

  • Better than store-bought

  • Perfect for seafood

  • Creamy and flavorful

  • Made with pantry ingredients

  • Easy to customize

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely diced dill pickles

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

Add to a bowl:

  • Mayonnaise

  • Dill pickle relish

  • Diced dill pickles

  • Lemon juice

  • Dijon mustard

  • Dried dill

  • Salt

  • 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:

  • Fried fish

  • Fish sandwiches

  • Crab cakes

  • Shrimp

  • Salmon patties

Tips For The Best Tartar Sauce

  • Use dill pickles for classic flavor.

  • Fresh lemon juice tastes best.

  • Refrigerate before serving.

  • Add extra relish for more tang.

What To Serve With Tartar Sauce

  • Fried Catfish

  • Fish Sticks

  • Fried Shrimp

  • Crab Cakes

  • Fish Sandwiches

  • Salmon Croquettes

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

More Sauce Recipes You'll Love

  • Homemade Mayonnaise

  • Honey Mustard

  • Cocktail Sauce

  • Ranch Dressing

  • 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.

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