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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

A simple tartar sauce recipe that can be adapted for what you have on hand.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce for seafood, homemade tartar sauce, tartar sauce with relish
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup dill relish (Or homemade dill relish)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.  
  • Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve. Before serving, spoon the tartar sauce into individual ramekins

Notes

Start with good ingredients. Use real mayonnaise and high-quality pickles or relish.
Fresh lemon juice and finely chopped shallots or onions will give your tartar sauce a bright, lively flavor.
Taste the sauce before chilling and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a little more lemon juice for extra tang or more salt if desired.
Good additions include chopped fresh parsley, fresh dill, chopped garlic, mustard, and capers for more flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg