Description

This Creamy Homemade Tartar Sauce is rich, tangy, and ready in just minutes, making it the perfect quick condiment for seafood dinners, easy appetizers, and simple weeknight meals. Made with fresh lemon juice, dill pickles, and herbs, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor with a smooth, creamy texture. Whether you need a quick seafood sauce, a dip for fries, or fresh food ideas for entertaining, this homemade tartar sauce belongs in your kitchen rotation.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Finely chop the dill pickles, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Measure the lemon juice.

2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Stir until smooth.

3. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Mix well.

4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until fully incorporated.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the tartar sauce to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving so the herbs and lemon fully infuse into the mayonnaise base.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 150
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: easy recipe, homemade sauce, tartar sauce, seafood sauce, quick dip, food ideas