Tangy Tartar Sauce Made with Dill Pickles Not Sweet

Elevate your seafood dishes with this homemade Tangy Tartar Sauce made with dill pickles—not sweet, for those who crave bold, zesty flavors over sugary notes. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy mayonnaise, briny dill pickles, tangy fresh lemon juice, and a pop of freshness from aromatic dill. The addition of capers and Dijon mustard gives each bite a savory punch, while a pinch of salt and pepper balances the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile tartar sauce is the perfect complement to crispy fish fillets, shrimp, or even roasted vegetables. Let it chill to deepen its flavor, and enjoy a condiment that's fresh, vibrant, and free of unnecessary sweetness.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
4 tablespoons Dill pickles
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Fresh dill
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely dice the dill pickles into small, uniform pieces for the best consistency in the sauce.

Step 2

Chop the fresh dill into tiny bits to release its fragrance and flavor.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5

Season the tartar sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to taste.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled with your favorite seafood dishes or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(334.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1754.6

Total Fat 173.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1694.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14.3mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 52.7mg	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: 88.3%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 11.6%