Easy Real Tartar Sauce

Elevate your seafood dishes with this quick and flavorful Easy Real Tartar Sauce recipe! Made with simple, fresh ingredients like tangy dill pickles, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic fresh dill, this homemade condiment comes together in just 10 minutes. The addition of capers and Dijon mustard adds a gourmet touch, balancing creamy mayonnaise with a burst of bold flavors. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this tartar sauce is a must-have for serving alongside golden fish fillets, crispy fried shrimp, or even as a dip for fries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and you’ll have a crave-worthy sauce that’s far superior to store-bought. Easy, versatile, and delicious—this is your go-to recipe for creating the perfect accompaniment to any seafood meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice, chopped capers, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.

Step 3

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for extra tang or more dill for a fresher flavor.

Step 6

Transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold as a condiment for fish, seafood, or your favorite fried dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	751.7 grams (751.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1807

Total Fat 175.30g	225%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 5994mg	261%
Total Carbohydrate 61.80g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 6.80g
Protein 3.60g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 415mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 13.4%