Description
Elevate your seafood dishes with this zesty homemade tartar sauce! A perfect blend of creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, and a hint of lemon, this sauce is quick to prepare and enhances the flavors of fried fish, shrimp, or even fresh veggies. Whether it’s for a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner, this tartar sauce will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mixing tools.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles and capers until evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the chopped herbs for added freshness.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute sweet pickles for dill if you prefer a sweeter flavor profile. For a spicy kick, add a few drops of hot sauce!