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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

Homemade tartar sauce is a smooth creamy dip with heaping helping of fresh dill and an extra boost from a little dill pickle relish. It pairs perfectly with all of your favorite seafood and tastes so much better than store bought tartar sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dinner, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 - 3 tbsp finely chopped dill pickle or dill pickle relish
  • 1 tsp. dried dill weed
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl, whisking until completely incorporated & smooth. 
    1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 - 3 tbsp finely chopped dill pickle, 1 tsp. dried dill weed, 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Refrigerate, for at least an hour, before using.

Notes

  • Quality mayonnaise is very important for this! Don't use a brand you don't like and definitely do not use Miracle Whip or mayonnaise style dressing.
  • You could use fresh dill if you like.
  • Some tartar sauce recipes call for capers. If you like them, you could add them.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg