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.
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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.