Delicious Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe You'll Love Today

This Tartar Sauce Recipe is a quick and easy homemade condiment that enhances any seafood dish.

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Prep Time 5

Chill Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup mayonnaise Use real mayonnaise for authentic flavor.
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Adds depth and a mild kick.

For the Flavor

1/2 cup dill pickle relish Sweetness and texture; substitute with finely chopped dill pickles if desired.
1 tablespoon fresh dill Enhances fresh flavor; can be replaced with 1 tsp dried dill.
1 tablespoon lemon juice Provides acidity; white vinegar can be used as a substitute.
1 teaspoon sugar Balances tartness; adjust to taste.

For the Spice

to taste black pepper Adds mild spice.
to taste cayenne pepper Adds optional heat.

Equipment

medium bowl
whisk
airtight container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, add about a cup of mayonnaise and a couple of teaspoons of Dijon mustard.
Mix in half a cup of dill pickle relish and a tablespoon of lemon juice, then incorporate a teaspoon of chopped fresh dill.
Sprinkle in a teaspoon of sugar and add black pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.
Taste your tartar sauce and adjust acidity with lemon juice or sweetness with sugar if necessary.
Transfer the tartar sauce into a clean airtight container.
Allow the tartar sauce to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This homemade tartar sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. Enhances flavors when chilled.

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