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The Easiest Creamy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

A white bowl filled with creamy homemade tartar sauce recipe, garnished with fresh dill, sitting on a wooden surface.
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Make fresh, creamy, and tangy tartar sauce in just five minutes. This simple recipe is better than store-bought and perfect for all your seafood dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a medium bowl for mixing.
  2. Place the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped capers into the bowl.
  3. Stir all the ingredients together until the sauce is completely combined and creamy.
  4. If you are using fresh dill, stir it in now.
  5. Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper as needed.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the sauce and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve this homemade tartar sauce with fried fish, crab cakes, or shrimp.

Notes

  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, increase the lemon juice by one teaspoon.
  • For a slightly different texture, you can substitute the sweet pickle relish with finely chopped sweet onion.
  • This sauce is excellent for meal planning; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to cooking fish, consider using this sauce with baked chicken tenders or as a dip in your keto meal plan delivery rotation.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/easy-creamy-tartar-sauce-recipe/

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