Description
This homemade tartar sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment perfect for pairing with seafood dishes. Made from mayonnaise, minced dill pickles, fresh dill, lemon juice, and onion powder, it offers a fresh and flavorful alternative to store-bought versions. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s perfect for enhancing fish fries, crab cakes, or even as a dipping sauce for fries and veggies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup minced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine, ensuring the pickles and dill are evenly distributed throughout the mayonnaise base.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and develop a richer taste.
- Store Properly: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store it tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, use diced pickles instead of minced.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill, but reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon.
- Best served chilled alongside fried or grilled seafood.
- Ensure proper refrigeration to keep the sauce fresh and safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tartar sauce, homemade tartar sauce, seafood sauce, mayonnaise sauce, easy sauce recipe, condiment recipe
