tartar sauce recipe
Best homemade tartar sauce recipe! Creamy, tangy, 5-minute classic with pickles & capers. Perfect for fish, fries & seafood. Better than store-bought!
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight jar or container
- Spoon
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Dill pickles finely chopped
- Capers drained and chopped
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh dill chopped
- White onion finely diced
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles, capers, onion, dill, and parsley. The finer the chop, the better the texture – aim for pea-sized pieces to avoid chunky bites.
- Combine the base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add the mix-ins: Stir in the chopped pickles, capers, onion, dill, and parsley. Mix gently but thoroughly to distribute everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a quick taste. Add more lemon juice for extra tang, salt if needed, or a pinch of sugar if you prefer it slightly sweeter.
- Chill (optional but recommended): Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld – this makes a big difference!
- Serve: Spoon into a serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite dishes. That's it – your tartar sauce recipe is ready!