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Creamy Homemade Tartar Sauce in 5 Mins! Tartar sauce: whip up this creamy, tangy homemade version in minutes. Perfect for seafood, this recipe uses fresh ingred

Creamy Homemade Tartar Sauce in 5 Mins!

Tartar sauce: whip up this creamy, tangy homemade version in minutes. Perfect for seafood, this recipe uses fresh ingredients for a bright, fresh flavor.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon minced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 to 4 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon minced white onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Stir gently until all ingredients are just combined.
  2. Season the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  3. If using, add 3 to 4 dashes of Tabasco sauce. Stir for 15 seconds to ensure it's fully incorporated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

- For the freshest taste, mince your onion very finely to ensure it blends smoothly into the sauce without large, crunchy bits.
- Adjust the lemon juice and salt to your personal preference; some prefer a tangier sauce, others milder. Taste as you go!
- If you prefer a bit of a kick, don't shy away from adding extra dashes of Tabasco. I've found that sometimes a little extra heat really brings out the other flavors, especially with richer fried fish.
- Store leftover tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before serving again.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.