The Best Tartar Sauce

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavor, "The Best Tartar Sauce" is a homemade classic that elevates any seafood dish. This quick 10-minute recipe combines rich mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles, briny capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a delightful balance of creaminess and acidity. Fresh dill, minced shallot, and freshly squeezed lemon juice lend a vibrant, herbaceous twist, while a touch of sugar and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavors. Perfectly versatile, this easy-to-make tartar sauce pairs beautifully with crispy fish and chips, grilled shrimp, or as a zesty dip for veggies. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, it's a must-have condiment for your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Pickles (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Capers (drained and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Shallot (finely minced)
• 2 teaspoons Fresh dill (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and chopped capers.

Step 2

Add the finely minced shallot, fresh dill, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Step 3

Stir in the Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the sauce has a uniform texture.

Step 5

Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	320.1 grams (320.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1761

Total Fat 173.90g	223%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 1904mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 52.90g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 3.20g
Protein 0.70g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 69mg	1%

*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: 88.0%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 11.9%