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Tartar Sauce from Scratch

Published: Apr 13, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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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!

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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

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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 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 96 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 dill pickle finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ 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. Brenda Enos says

    April 01, 2025 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    I'll definitely make it again for Easter. So delicious!

    Reply
  2. Brenon S says

    February 27, 2025 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    This tartar sauce always tastes perfect

    Reply
  3. Max M.. says

    February 25, 2025 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    I like it, I like it. I like it a lot.

    Reply
  4. Miley Martin says

    February 13, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Yes!! Combined with your homemade fish fingers, this sauce is a hit

    Reply
  5. Chris says

    May 15, 2024 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    My favorite! I'm definitely doing it too often now.

    Reply
  6. Przyprawione sercem says

    April 05, 2024 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    I love tartar sauce 🙂

    Reply
  7. 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
  8. Aimee Shugarman says

    April 15, 2019 at 7:19 am

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

    Reply
  9. 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
  10. Sommer says

    April 14, 2019 at 2:14 pm

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

    Reply
  11. 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
  12. 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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