This quick and easy homemade tartar sauce recipe comes together in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, it’s the perfect dip for seafood, fries, and sandwiches. It’s way better than store-bought!
The flavor is rich, bright, and perfectly balanced with a little crunch from the pickles and a touch of lemon for freshness. Once you try homemade tartar sauce, you may never want the bottled version again.
You’ll also love my Dill Pickle Pasta Salad and Homemade HushPuppies!
Simple Ingredients At A Glance
- Real Mayonnaise – The only mayo I use is Duke’s. Feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Finely Chopped Dill Pickles – You can use sweet pickles if you prefer.
- Finely Chopped White Onion – adds so much flavor!
- Minced Fresh Dill – If you don’t have fresh, dried will work.
- Lemon Juice – Again, fresh is always better!
- White Granulated Sugar – just a teaspoon! You can leave out the sugar, but it balances the acidity of the pickles and lemon juice.
- Black Pepper – cuts through the richness of the mayo.
Quick and Easy Directions (Full Printable Recipe Card Down Below!)
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
You can use it immediately, or if you would like it to thicken a bit, cover it and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Helpful Tips
- Do not freeze. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Some people like onions in their tartar sauce, and some don’t. You can eliminate the onions if desired. In my opinion, they add great flavor to the mix.
- Choose your favorite pickles. If you prefer sweet pickles instead, go for it. That’s the best part about homemade food.
Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and full of fresh flavor, this quick and easy tartar sauce recipe comes together in minutes with simple ingredients. Perfect for serving with fish, shrimp, crab cakes, fries, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cups Mayonnaise (I use Duke's)
- 1 Cup Finely Chopped Dill Pickles
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped White Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Dill
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon White Granulated Sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
- You can use it immediately, or if you would like it to thicken a bit, cover it and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Do not freeze.
- Some people like onions in their tartar sauce, and some don’t. You can eliminate the onions if desired. In my opinion, they add great flavor to the mix.
- Choose your favorite pickles. If you prefer sweet pickles instead, go for it. If you don't like a lot of pickles, you can halve the amount. That’s the best part about homemade food.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
2 TablespoonsAmount Per Serving Saturated Fat 0gFiber 0gProtein 0g
