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Tartar Sauce

This Homemade Tartar Sauce is slightly tangy, slightly sweet and the perfect accompaniment for your fish fry, salmon patties, or other seafood dinner. Easy to prepare & ready in minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best recipe for tartar sauce, easy tartar sauce recipe, homemade tartar sauce
Servings: 8 (1 1/2 cups total)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely diced dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons very finely diced Vidalia sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • It can be enjoyed right away, but for best results, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Serve with fish sticks, salmon patties, crab cakes, or anything else you desire!

Notes

Keep it stored in a tightly sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and give it a good stir before serving again.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg