Homemade Tartar Sauce
Make homemade tartar sauce with this easy recipe using everyday ingredients. Perfect for seafood and more!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons or digital kitchen scale
- Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise full-fat
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish not sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon capers rough chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced fine
- ¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl or storage container. Stir well. Adjust the seasoning to taste and stir again. Store in the refrigerator, tightly sealed, for up to one week.
Notes
- If your homemade tartar sauce is too thick, thin it with lemon or pickle juice. If it's too thin, stir in a bit more mayonnaise.
- Always taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. Sometimes a bit more of one ingredient can elevate the flavor.
Storage
- Store the tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freezing is not recommended as it can affect the texture and consistency when thawed.
- If your tartar sauce has been stored for a few days, give it a good stir before serving to recombine any separated ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg