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The Best Quick & Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce for Seafood and Sandwiches

Close-up of creamy homemade tartar sauce topped generously with fresh dill in a small white bowl.
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Make this creamy, tangy homemade tartar sauce in minutes. It is the perfect, flavorful dipping sauce for fried fish, crab cakes, and fish sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a small bowl for mixing.
  2. Place the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard into the bowl.
  3. Add the fresh dill, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the sauce is uniform in color and texture.
  5. Taste the sauce. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if you desire a tangier flavor.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve this creamy seafood dipping sauce cold with your favorite fried seafood or sandwiches.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier sauce.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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