Tartar Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise (Use store-bought or homemade mayonnaise.)
• 1 cup dill pickles (Finely chopped; baby dill pickles are preferred for extra crunch.)
• 1 tbsp dill (Use fresh or frozen dill; alternatively, use 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley.)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (Freshly squeezed is best.)
• 1 tsp sugar (Balances the sauce; adjust to taste if desired.)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (Freshly ground.)
• 2 tbsp onion (Finely chopped; optional.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, dill or parsley, lemon juice, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, and optional finely chopped onion to a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the sauce has a uniform creamy texture.

3. 3

   Taste the tartar sauce and add more lemon juice or finely chopped pickles if desired, then stir again to combine.

Notes

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate. It is best enjoyed within 1 week, though it can last up to 2 weeks. Serve as a dip for fish sticks or breaded fish, or with crab cakes, salmon cakes, and seafood sandwiches.

Nutrition per serving

• condiment
• sauce
• American
• no-cook
• vegetarian
• make-ahead
• seafood pairing
• gluten-free