Tartar Sauce

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Tartar Sauce is the ultimate condiment that instantly upgrades any dish with its bright, tangy flavor. It’s super quick to whip up, made with just a few ingredients, and keeps perfectly in the fridge.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: tartar sauce, tartar sauce recipe

Servings: servings (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $3.12

Equipment

Medium bowl

Ingredients

1 lemon see note 1
1/2 cup mayo see note 2
1-1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or diced pickles—see note 3
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Zest and juice lemon to get 1/2 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/8 teaspoon of each). Mix well, taste, and adjust ingredients to your personal preference. Refrigerate sauce (covered) until ready to use. (The flavors will intensify as it sits.) Re-stir before using.
Enjoy your homemade Tartar Sauce with fish, fries, or any dish of your choice! Lots of ideas in the blog post!

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Notes

Note 1: I love zesting the lemon with a fine grater and then juicing with this citrus juicer.

Note 2: Use a good mayonnaise; the better the mayo, the better the sauce will taste. I love Hellman’s/Best Foods®. The full-fat version gives the sauce an incredibly rich, smooth flavor.

Note 3: Heinz® is my brand of choice for the sweet pickle relish. If you don’t want to use relish, finely dice bread-and-butter pickles instead!

Storage: Store Tartar Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. It can be kept for up to 1 week. Before serving, give it a good stir to redistribute the ingredients, as the sauce may separate during storage. If it thickens too much during storage, thin it with a drizzle of lemon juice.

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