How to Make Tartar Sauce
Learn how to make tartar sauce with this simple recipe. Just 7 ingredients whisked together for an ultra creamy, tangy, and delicious dip fit for any fish dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: French
Servings: 20
Calories: 77kcal
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chive
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 grated garlic clove
- salt and pepper to taste
**recipe makes 1 1/4 cups - each serving is 1 tablespoon **
Ingredients Substitution Options
Instead of lemon juice, substitute vinegar, either white or apple cider.
Instead of chopped pickles and pickle juice, substitute with relish or even chopped onion or shallots
Substitute chives with parsley or tarragon.
You could also add seasonings like onion powder, dried dill, or old bay seasoning if you'd like!
Storing Information and Shelf Life for Our Tartar Sauce Recipe
You can serve this tartar sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Letting the sauce sit in the refrigerator for at least a few hours will get the flavors melding together, which we prefer!
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg