I was frustrated with store-bought tartar sauce; one disappointing can after another. Solution: homemade tarter sauce. Making your own is really easy. It’s fresh and amazing for these salmon cakes fish sticks or breaded fish fillets.
See those fish sticks there – yeah, those are from Costco. Maybe one day, I’ll make my own fish sticks, but for now, these are really good (the Trident brand). Sometimes I find that I eat more tartar sauce than fish stick (sounds gross, but this sauce is THAT GOOD!). This recipe stays fresh in the fridge for a few days.
How to Make the Best Tartar Sauce
This easy homemade tartar sauce is extra creamy and perfect when served next to shrimp, fish sticks, crab cakes, and even roasted veggies.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 tablespoon, calories 64, Fat 6.9g, Saturated Fat 1.1g, Cholesterol 3.9mg, Sodium 103.8mg, Carbohydrate 0.3g, Fiber 0.1g, Sugar 0.1g, Protein 0.1g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, try homemade mayonnaise
- 1 small dill pickle, chopped very small (3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, capers, dill, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a small bowl and stir until well blended and creamy.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste then adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For the best flavor, cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for one week.
Tartar Sauce Recipe
Homemade Tartar Sauce is way better than any store-bought version. This has just the right taste and texture. It’s perfect for fish sticks, or with crab cakes or salmon cakes.
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup real Mayonnaise
- 1 cup dill pickles (finely chopped )
- 1 Tbsp dill (fresh or frozen, OR 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground )
- 2 Tbsp onion (finely chopped, optional)
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Add more lemon juice or pickles if desired.
Easy Tartar Sauce
If you are looking for the perfect pairing for your seafood, this tartar sauce is IT! It’s packed with flavor and has a deliciously creamy consistency to complement any dish!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 42 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 34 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- Juice from Half a Lemon
- 1/3 Cup Dill Pickles ((diced))
- 2 Tablespoons Dill ((chopped))
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Minced Onion
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
Instruction:
- In a medium sized bowl add the mayo, lemon juice, dill pickles, dill, minced onion, and salt and pepper.
- Stir it all together to combine. Serve immediately or chill.
Quick & Easy Tartar Sauce
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweet green relish
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly using a whisk.
- You can use this right away and it will taste great, or you can let it chill in the fridge for a while so the flavors deepen.
- Serve along with fish and chips (try my homemade battered fish recipe here!) or any of your other favorite seafood dishes!
How to Make the Best Homemade Tartar Sauce
FAQ
What is traditional tartar sauce made of?
It’s typically made with mayonnaise, chopped pickles or relish, lemon juice, and herbs (like tarragon and dill). There are also a handful of optional ingredients you can add that take the tartar sauce’s flavor to the next level.
What is the mother sauce of tartar sauce?
What is McDonald’s tartar sauce made of?
What is the procedure for preparing tartar sauce?
