Description
Homemade Tartar Sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment made with mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, and seasonings—perfect for pairing with seafood dishes like fish and chips or crab cakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, lemon juice, capers (if using), Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- For a sweeter version, use sweet pickle relish instead of dill.
- Great as a dip for fries, onion rings, or spread on fish sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg