Tartar Sauce Recipe

This creamy and tangy tartar sauce recipe is the perfect complement to your favorite seafood dishes. Whether you’re serving fish and chips, crab cakes, or shrimp, this homemade sauce adds a burst of freshness and flavor. It’s quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and tastes far better than anything from a store. Find more healthy and tasty Tartar Sauce Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion (optional)

Directions

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, dill or parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and black pepper.
• Add chopped onion if desired for extra flavor.
• Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
• Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or pickles if preferred.
• Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a dip for fish sticks, crab cakes, or shrimp.
• Spread on seafood sandwiches or fish burgers.
• Pair with fish and chips, grilled salmon, or fried seafood.
• Use as a tangy sauce for onion rings or air-fried French fries.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 1½ cups tartar sauce