Description
Zesty homemade tartar sauce with a tangy kick is a must-have condiment that enhances any seafood dish. This creamy and vibrant sauce combines crunchy dill pickles, zesty lemon juice, and rich mayonnaise for a flavor explosion. Perfect for pairing with fried fish, shrimp, or even as a veggie dip, this easy-to-make tartar sauce will elevate your meals to new heights. Whip it up in just minutes for an irresistible burst of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Finely chop the dill pickles and capers (a food processor can be used for convenience).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled with fried fish or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg