Description
Tartar sauce is a zesty and creamy delight that elevates any dish, from crispy fried fish to fresh vegetables. This easy homemade tartar sauce combines rich mayonnaise with crunch from dill pickles, a briny kick from capers, and a refreshing hint of lemon juice. Perfect for seafood lovers, it’s an ideal condiment that adds flavor and excitement to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the countertop for easy access.
- Finely chop the dill pickles and parsley until they resemble tiny confetti.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Stir until well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve alongside crispy fish fillets or as a spread for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, experiment by swapping dill pickles for sweet pickles or adding a dash of hot sauce for heat. - Store leftover tartar sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.