Just Too Easy Tartar Sauce

Whip up a batch of fresh, zesty flavor in just 10 minutes with this 'Just Too Easy Tartar Sauce' recipe! Featuring a tangy blend of creamy mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this homemade tartar sauce packs a punch of brightness with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant dill. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make condiment is a must-have pairing for crispy fried fish, grilled seafood, or as a crave-worthy dip for fries and vegetables. With no cooking required and minimal prep time, this quick tartar sauce recipe is ideal for effortless entertaining or upgrading everyday meals. Let it chill for extra flavor or dive right in—either way, it’s sure to become your go-to seafood companion!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dill pickle
1 tablespoon Capers
1 teaspoon Fresh dill
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Chop the dill pickles and capers finely. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can pulse them a few times in a food processor.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Step 3

Add salt and black pepper to taste, then stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the tartar sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).

Step 6

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

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(301.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1747.2

Total Fat 173.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1795.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 23.1mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 63.4mg	0%

*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: 88.6%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 11.3%