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Homemade Tartar Sauce tastes so much fresher than store-bought, and learning how to make Tartar Sauce at home is simple. This easy Tartar Sauce Recipe just requires a few ingredients and some mixing. It's the perfect sauce for fish and seafood recipes, like these tasty crab cakes. I just love the way the flavors of classic tartar sauce mix together with fresh seafood!
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4.74 from 76 votes

Homemade Tartar Sauce

This homemade tartar sauce is too easy! Prepare it for every seafood dinner, or serve it along with the best seafood appetizers. It’s creamy, tart, and so full of flavor. You’re going to love it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons minced dill pickles
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot or green onions
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients in a medium-mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons minced dill pickles, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
    combining all ingredients for tartar sauce in a large bowl.
  • Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
    chilled tartar sauce in a mason jar

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Notes

  • Once you combine all the ingredients together, allow them to sit for minimum 30 minutes. It gives enough time to bring all flavors at their best.
  • Throw some capers in for adding some spiciness.
  •  I highly recommend using shallots. Shallots add extra depth in the sauce.
  • I do not recommend freezing it. After freezing and thawing, the texture loosens and the sauce curdles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 63kcal | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 3mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg