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I was frustrated with store-bought tartar sauce; one disappointing can after another. Solution: homemade tarter sauce. Making your own is really easy. It’s fresh and amazing for these salmon cakes fish sticks or breaded fish fillets.

See those fish sticks there – yeah, those are from Costco. Maybe one day, I’ll make my own fish sticks, but for now, these are really good (the Trident brand). Sometimes I find that I eat more tartar sauce than fish stick (sounds gross, but this sauce is THAT GOOD!). This recipe stays fresh in the fridge for a few days.

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Ingredients for Tartar Sauce:

1 cup real Mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1 Tbsp dill (fresh or frozen), OR 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion is good too, but optional (I usually skip it)

Tartar Sauce Recipe

How to Make Tartar Sauce:

This is really complicated so pay attention. Are you ready?…
1. Combine everything in a mixing bowl and give it a good stir.

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Tartar Sauce Recipe

4.99 from 870 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Try this quick and easy tartar sauce recipe and you'll never want store-bought again! | NatashasKitchen.com
Homemade Tartar Sauce is way better than any store-bought version. This has just the right taste and texture. It's perfect for fish sticks, or with crab cakes or salmon cakes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 servings or 1 1/2 cups total
  • 1 cup real Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dill, fresh or frozen, OR 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 Tbsp onion, finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add more lemon juice or pickles if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

196kcal Calories1g Carbs1g Protein21g Fat3g Saturated Fat12mg Cholesterol334mg Sodium22mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar51IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C10mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Tartar Sauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
334
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
51
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tartar Sauce
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 196

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  • Megan
    March 27, 2024

    Question for Natasha – did you use a white onion or yellow? Looking forward to making this!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 27, 2024

      Hi Megan, I used yellow onion.

      Reply

  • Barbara Wilkins
    March 26, 2024

    It was delicious! I will use this every time instead of store bought – thanks

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 26, 2024

      Glad to hear that, Barbara!

      Reply

  • Margaret
    March 26, 2024

    I love this recipe, extremely tasty. thanks for sharing. 5 stars all the way.
    I made it with the salmon cakes which turned out delicious.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 26, 2024

      Thanks so much for the 5 stars and great feedback!

      Reply

  • Margaret
    March 26, 2024

    I love this recipe, extremely tasty. thanks for sharing. 5 stars all the way.

    Reply

  • Dawn
    March 25, 2024

    This was soooo delicious I was tempted to just eat it with a spoon! So easy to make. I’ll never buy tartar sauce again. Next time I make tuna salad I’m going to add this. I think it will be fantastic!! Thank you Natasha. I am never disappointed with your recipes.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 25, 2024

      You’re so welcome, Dawn! I’m so happy you’re enjoying this recipe and all the recipes you’ve tried. Thank you for your wonderful review.

      Reply

  • Sonja Guss
    March 23, 2024

    How long can this be kept when refrigerated? Thank you.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 24, 2024

      Hi Sonja! I have a note in the blog post above. This recipe stays fresh in the fridge for a few days.

      Reply

  • Ginny
    March 22, 2024

    5 stars all the way! I love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply

  • Debbie
    March 20, 2024

    This recipe is delicious enough to eat with a spoon! I used Dave’s spicy sweet pickles, dill pickles, and pickled shallots plus about a tsp of each of the brines from the respective jars. I chopped the pickles, shallots and onions in a mini food processor and added dried dill and parsley, 1/2 tsp sugar, lemon juice and mayo. After tasting it, it went in the fridge where it will sit until it gets served with scallops tonight. Never again will I buy processed tartar sauce. Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 20, 2024

      Thank you for trying my recipe, Debbie! I’m glad it was enjoyed.

      Reply

  • Bob
    March 18, 2024

    Well Natasha I would just like to say that folks should use your recipe as a guide line mix and add to your own taste. I use sweet and dill pickles plus some juice from both with mayo and dried dill and homemade celery salt and a bunch of chopped onion. You totally have the base recipe down that is so much better then anything the stores offer I just wish folks would start with your recipe and modify to there own taste instead of complaining. Step out of your bubble folks and experiment for your own taste.ty Natasha for posting the recipe we have both almost neen making the same for years

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 19, 2024

      Hi Bob! Thank you so much.

      Reply

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