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Tartar Sauce Recipe

This homemade tartar sauce is a game-changer! Creamy, zesty, and perfect for all your seafood favorites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Dill pickles, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons Onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons Juice of small lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried dill
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk or Spoon

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools for a seamless process.
  2. Finely dice the dill pickles and onion into small, uniform pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise as the creamy foundation.
  4. Stir in the diced pickles, onion, pickle juice, lemon juice, dried dill, and cayenne pepper into the mayonnaise.
  5. Mix everything until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use plant-based mayonnaise.
  • Substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
  • Fresh dill can replace dried for a more vibrant flavor.