Homemade Southern Tartar Sauce
The classic American staple for dipping fried fish and shellfish. This tartar sauce recipe is easy to make and so much better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish or chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
- Adjust the flavor if needed by adding a little pickle juice, fresh lemon juice, dill, or pickles.
- Add a dash of hot sauce if you like a little kick of spiciness.
NOTES
- Make it a couple of hours ahead so the flavors have time to come together.
- Chop and mix everything by hand. A food processor can make the sauce watery.
- If making it ahead, wait to add the onion until just before serving to keep the sauce fresher.
- Adjust to taste with a little extra pickle juice, lemon juice, dill, or pickles. Add a dash of hot sauce if you want some heat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serving: Try this tartar sauce with my fried catfish, smoked shrimp, and fried bluegill recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1109kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 117g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 70g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutrition is per serving.
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