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Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

Close-up of creamy homemade tartar sauce recipe garnished with fresh chopped parsley in a white bowl.

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Make creamy, tangy tartar sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes. This quick recipe tastes better than store-bought and pairs perfectly with fried fish or shrimp.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped dill pickles)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Stir the ingredients together until they are fully mixed and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Fold in the fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust lemon juice or relish if you prefer more tang or sweetness.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a restaurant style sauce, add 1 teaspoon of finely chopped capers to the mixture.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, use sweet pickle relish. For a tangier flavor, use dill pickle relish.
  • You can prepare this sauce up to three days ahead of time and store it covered in the refrigerator.

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