Lemony Tartar Sauce

Brighten up your seafood dishes with this irresistibly tangy and fresh Lemony Tartar Sauce! Bursting with the zesty flavors of lemon juice and lemon zest, this homemade condiment gets an herbaceous lift from fresh dill and a salty, briny kick from finely chopped capers and dill pickles. Creamy mayonnaise forms the base, while minced shallot and Dijon mustard add a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for pairing with crispy fish fillets, shrimp, or even as a dipping sauce for fries. Be sure to let it chill for a bit to let the bold, bright flavors meld together perfectly!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dill pickles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon Capers, drained and chopped
1 small Shallot, finely minced
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Stir in the capers and minced shallot until well-mixed.

Step 3

Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the mixture, stirring to distribute the citrus flavor evenly.

Step 4

Mix in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 5

Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container.

Step 6

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve with your favorite seafood dishes or as a dipping sauce for fries and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(790.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1826.5

Total Fat 175.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 6010.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 4.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.3mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 491.8mg	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: 84.8%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 14.4%