Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce

A small bowl of homemade tartar sauce with a fried shrimp in it.

5 from 16 votes

Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce

This Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce recipe is the perfect sauce to dip your crunchy fried fish fillets or crispy fried shrimp in. The tangy flavor pairs perfectly with so many dishes, and it is so easy to make.

Prep Time5

Chilling Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Southern

Keyword: homemade tartar sauce, tartar sauce

Servings:

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Kari

Equipment

measuring cups
measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely diced add a third tablespoon of pickles if you love them!
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon onion, finely minced
2 teaspoons dried dill
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
pinch garlic powder about ⅛ teaspoon or less, just a small sprinkle

Instructions

If you have not already done so, finely mince onion and pickles.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine.
1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely diced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon onion, finely minced, 2 teaspoons dried dill, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, pinch garlic powder
Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to really develop, then stir again and serve.

Notes

Serving Size: This recipe makes a little over a cup of tartar sauce, which will serve around 6-8 people about 2 tablespoons each.

Pickles: We use three tablespoons of chopped pickles because we LOVE pickles, but for normal people, two tablespoons will probably be enough :)

Storage: Store homemade tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for at least a week, but for the best flavor, enjoy your delicious sauce within a couple of days.

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