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Tartar Sauce

A creamy, tangy mayonnaise-based sauce with pickles, capers, and fresh dill — the classic companion for fried fish, crab cakes, and seafood.

5 minEasyServes 8110 cal/serving

AmericanSauceNo-CookVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), chopped
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp shallot, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.

  2. 2

    Fold in 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 2 tbsp drained, chopped capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), and 2 tbsp finely minced shallot.

  3. 3

    Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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