Tartar Sauce Recipe

You will never bye Tartar Sauce at the store again after making this Easy Tartar Sauce Recipe! All the ingredients are simple which makes this sauce so fresh and flavorful to serve with Blackened Salmon and Fried Wonton Recipe.

We love to make Homemade Sauces and Seasoning Blends so we can easily control the ingredients. Keep this condiment stocked in your fridge to enjoy all week long. We have made Red Lobster Tartar Sauce Recipe!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Tartar Sauce

This Homemade Tartar Sauce starts with simple and light ingredients which makes it cool, tangy flavors, and texturally interesting! This version layers bright lemon juice, briny dill pickles, and fresh herbs into a creamy texture mayo base sauce.

It’s ready in one bowl, keeps for a week, and instantly elevates fried fish sticks, crab cakes, fish sandwich or even veggies sticks.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – Use real mayo and your favorite brand
• Dill Pickles (finely chopped) – Use dill pickles in this recipe for extra crunch
• Fresh Dill – You can also use fresh parsley or dill pickle relish
• Fresh Lemon Juice – We think freshly squeezed are best
• Granulated Sugar – Helps to balance the flavors
• Black Pepper and Salt – We like using Freshly Cracked Pepper
• Onion – Finely Chopped

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How to Make Homemade Tartar Sauce

Step 1 – Combine all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. 

Step 2 – Taste test and add in more pickles or lemon juice based on your preference.  Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Ingredients – When making tartar sauce make sure to use fresh, not expired ingredients. This will give the best flavor and consistency.
• Combining Ingredients – Thoroughly combine the ingredients in a large bowl to ensure that everything is mixed together. Taste test to make sure nothing else needs to be added before serving.

Flavor Variations

• Greek Yogurt – Swap ½ cup of mayo with Greek yogurt for a high protein dip.
• Fresh Herbs – Feel free to swap or add in your favorite fresh herbs that you have on hand. Capers are a great addition.
• Diner Style – If you prefer a hint of sweetness, mix 1 tsp of sweet relish.
• Spicy – Add ½ tsp of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Serving Suggestions

• Seafood Recipes – We love to spoon this sauce over Crispy Salmon Patties in 10 Minutes, Fish Tacos Recipe or Air Fryer Fried Shrimp.
• Toppings – Swap sour cream for tartar sauce when serving Microwave Baked Potatoes for a delicious topping.
• Serve as a Dip – Serve Tartar Sauce with Deep Fried Onion Rings, Fried Chicken, and Fried Zucchini Recipe.