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    Tartar Sauce from Scratch

    Published: Apr 13, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Tartar Sauce from Scratch is perfect for fish sticks, fish fillets and other seafood dishes. It's creamy, delicious and so much better than the store-bought kind!

    It is our favorite dip to serve with the Garlic Lemon Tuna Cakes or my Homemade Fish Sticks. It's delicious!

    Side close up shot of homemade tartar sauce in green bowl.

    is with this super easy and quick to make Tartar Sauce from scratch. It only requires a handful of ingredients that most likely you already have on hand. Simply stir mayo, lemon juice, chopped dill pickle, fresh dill, onion powder, salt and pepper and you are done! Forget the store-bought kind in a bottle, and make this delicious, creamy Tartar Sauce in minutes!

    What do you need to make Tartar Sauce:

    • mayonnaise
    • fresh or dried dill
    • dill pickles
    • capers (I skipped them)
    • lemon juice
    • onion powder
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions:

    • Finely chop dill pickle and fresh dill. I also add dried parsley.
    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. It's best to refrigerate the Tartar Sauce for at least 30 minutes but it's ready to serve right away too!
    Overhead shot of mayo, pickles, dill, salt, pepper in white bowl.

    What is it used for?

    This sauce is perfect for any seafood dish:

    • baked or fried fish sticks
    • fish fillets
    • tuna cakes
    • fried fish sandwiches
    Side shot of golden fish stick dipped in homemade tartar sauce.

    More easy condiment recipes:

    • Homemade BBQ Sauce
    • Creamy Caesar Dressing
    • Italian Salad Dressing
    • Tzatziki Sauce

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Homemade Tartar Sauce in a green serving dip bowl.

    Tartar Sauce from Scratch

    Author: Anna
    Tartar Sauce from Scratch is perfect for fish sticks, fish fillets and other seafood dishes. It's creamy, delicious and so much better than the store-bought kind!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 dill pickle finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    This homemade tartar sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 7mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Angela says

      August 20, 2020 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was phenomenal! Made it to go along with the Homemade Fish Sticks recipe - equally amazing! The only change I made was adding 1 clove of garlic to it (not that it was needed but I love garlic in my tartar sauce!) Will definitely be a staple in my house 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Aimee Shugarman says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      This was so flavorful, I'll be making again and again!

      Reply
    3. Becky Hardin says

      April 14, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I have to make a batch this week. Love homemade tartar sauce.

      Reply
    4. Sommer says

      April 14, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love to put this on my Po Boy sandwiches!

      Reply
    5. Krissy Allori says

      April 14, 2019 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      YUM! This recipe for homemade tarter sauce is better than anything I've ever had - from a restaurant or store!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 14, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        That's fantastic! Thanks, Krissy!

        Reply
    6. Laura Reese says

      April 13, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea you could make your own tartar sauce! I can't wait to try it.

      Reply

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