Description

Love dipping your crispy fish sticks or crab cakes into something creamy, zesty, and absolutely irresistible? This homemade tartar sauce is extra tangy, ultra-creamy, and bursting with bold flavor—better than any store-bought version.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 finely minced shallot
2 tbsp dill pickle, finely chopped
1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
Mix well until flavors start to meld.
Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavor and texture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Customize with bread and butter pickles, add hot sauce, or swap in Greek yogurt for a lighter twist. Perfect for crab cakes, fish tacos, and more.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Calories: 90
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: tartar sauce, dipping sauce, seafood sauce, homemade tartar sauce