Elevate your seafood dishes with this easy-to-make, delicious homemade tartar sauce recipe.
Perfect for po boys, fish sticks, fried fish, and even grilled fish sandwiches, this creamy condiment is a budget-friendly recipe that surpasses any store-bought version.
Create your own tartar sauce with fresh, simple ingredients and adjust it to your taste for that perfect pairing with your favorite seafood dishes.
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By crafting your own tartar sauce, you not only get to tweak it to your taste but also avoid the additives found in bottled tartar sauces. Enjoy this easy, budget-friendly recipe that turns any seafood meal into a special occasion!
How to Make Homemade Tartar Sauce
First, gather your ingredients.
Ingredients
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To make this Homemade Tartar Sauce recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Avocado Mayo, regular mayo or mayo of choice (we like Hellman’s light)
- Capers
- Sweet pickle relish
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Consider adding chopped pickles or a hint of dill for a touch of extra flavor, or substitute with vegan mayonnaise for a plant-based or egg free version.
How to make tartar sauce
Homemade Tartar Sauce is a simple recipe that can be made in just a few simple steps. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well to combine.
Serve this creamy condiment with your fish fillets, salmon patties, or as a dipping sauce for French fries.
Its tangy flavor and hint of sweetness can take your dishes to the next level, providing a delicious alternative to plain salad dressings or the jarred stuff from the grocery store.
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Always use common sense and good judgement when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.
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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
Elevate your seafood dishes with this easy-to-make, delicious homemade tartar sauce recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup avocado Mayo – or regular mayo, light mayo or mayo of choice
- 2 teaspoon capers
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Full fat avocado mayo was used for ultimate flavor, but you can significantly reduce fat and calories by using a light mayo if you wish. Our favorites are Hellman’s light and Burman’s light from Aldi.
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