My Mom's Tartar Sauce

Elevate your seafood game with "My Mom's Tartar Sauce," a creamy, flavor-packed condiment that comes together in just 10 minutes. This homemade tartar sauce combines the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the zesty bite of finely chopped pickles and capers, and the aromatic freshness of chopped dill. A hint of garlic powder, a dash of hot sauce (optional for spice lovers), and perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and pepper bring everything together for a restaurant-quality dip. Ideal as a pairing for crispy fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes, this versatile sauce can also double as a zippy spread for sandwiches or burgers. Make ahead and let it chill to allow the robust flavors to meld—guaranteed to be your go-to tartar sauce recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Pickles (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Dill (fresh, finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Capers (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Yellow onion (finely minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, capers, and minced yellow onion to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly combined and the sauce has a smooth, creamy texture.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. The sauce tastes even better if left overnight.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(317.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1745.1

Total Fat 172.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1820.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 20.0mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 89.9mg	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: 88.1%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 11.7%