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Classic Tartar Sauce Recipe

Chef Samia
This Classic Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and perfect for pairing with fried seafood. Made with mayonnaise, pickles, and lemon juice, it’s easy to make and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles or pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon capers chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop pickles and capers.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the tartar sauce to your taste by adding more pickles, lemon juice, or mustard.
  • Tartar sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Keyword Fish Sauce, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Seafood Sauce, Tartar Sauce