Mom's Tartar Sauce
Transport your taste buds to a world of bold, zesty flavors with Mom's Tartar Sauce, a homemade condiment that elevates any seafood dish. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy mayonnaise with the tangy bite of dill pickles, the freshness of lemon juice and dill, and a hint of briny capers. Enhanced by Dijon mustard, a touch of garlic and onion powders, and perfectly balanced seasonings, this tartar sauce is a symphony of flavors that pairs beautifully with fish and chips, crab cakes, or shrimp. Ready in just 10 minutes, this chilled classic is a make-ahead favorite that gets even better after resting in the fridge, allowing its vibrant ingredients to meld together. Don't settle for store-bought; Mom's Tartar Sauce is the perfect accompaniment for your next seafood feast!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Dill Pickles
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the dill pickles and fresh dill using a sharp knife. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, fresh dill, lemon juice, capers, and Dijon mustard.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using a spoon or whisk until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or an extra squeeze of lemon juice for tanginess.
Step 5
Transfer the tartar sauce to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, such as fish and chips, crab cakes, or shrimp. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (314.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1758.9 |
| Total Fat 173.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1501.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 0.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 15.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 61.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories