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!
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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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
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Tartar Sauce from Scratch
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.
Adriana Kučerová says
The tartar sauce from this recipe is so delicious and versatile. It’s now my go-to for fish dishes.
Brenda Enos says
I'll definitely make it again for Easter. So delicious!
Brenon S says
This tartar sauce always tastes perfect
Max M.. says
I like it, I like it. I like it a lot.
Miley Martin says
Yes!! Combined with your homemade fish fingers, this sauce is a hit
Chris says
My favorite! I'm definitely doing it too often now.
Przyprawione sercem says
I love tartar sauce 🙂
Angela says
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!
Aimee Shugarman says
This was so flavorful, I'll be making again and again!
Becky Hardin says
Oh I have to make a batch this week. Love homemade tartar sauce.
Sommer says
Love to put this on my Po Boy sandwiches!
Krissy Allori says
YUM! This recipe for homemade tarter sauce is better than anything I've ever had - from a restaurant or store!
Anna says
That's fantastic! Thanks, Krissy!
Laura Reese says
I had no idea you could make your own tartar sauce! I can't wait to try it.