Give your seafood a flavor-packed kick in the pants with this easy, old fashioned Tartar Sauce Recipe!
Are you ready to take your fish and chips to the next level? This easy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe is a game changer! Trust me… once you try it, you’ll never go back to store bought again!
Sophie writes: "This stuff reminds me of childhood, growing up in a seaside town."
Plus, you won’t believe how easy it is to make! With just a few simple ingredients, this tasty tartar sauce recipe with dill elevates any seafood dish you’ve got on the menu this week!
Now growing up in Seattle, I ate a LOT of seafood, and tartar sauce was always my favorite dip. I even remember going to the dentist when I was 7 years old, and the dentist saying: “Uh-oh… it looks like you have a little tartar.” I instantly burst into tears, and between sniffles asked him if it was maybe because I’d eaten too much tartar sauce? He laughed, I was confused, and things got a little awkward for a few minutes there. 🙂
Anyhoo… thanks to all of the amazing seafood restaurants on every corner, I was spoiled with some pretty amazing tartar sauce. Once I moved to Arizona, I thought I could just grab some from the grocery store and it would taste just the same. Um… nope. Not the same at all. That’s what led me on the quest to recreate an epic, old fashioned, restaurant-style tartar sauce! And I know you’re going to LOVE it just as much as I do! Who makes the best tartar sauce? Well… it’s about to be YOU!
You’ll just need a few easy ingredients to get this Easy Seafood Dinner Recipe started…
Tartar Sauce Recipe
How Do You Make Tartar Sauce from Scratch?
It’s actually really easy! You’ll just need these ingredients to make an AMAZING homemade tartar sauce from scratch:
- Mayonnaise
- Vlasic Dill Pickles
- Green Onions
- Lemon Juice
- Dill
- Sugar
- Pepper
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…
Heidi E. writes: “Very good”
Kim writes: “I add a shake or two of smoked paprika or hot sauce depending on mood & what we’re having.”
Tartar Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Real Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped Vlasic Dill Pickle Spears
- 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3/4 tsp. Dried Dill Weed {high quality}
- 1/2 tsp. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in small mixing bowl.
- Cover, and chill your Tartar Sauce in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 hours before serving. ENJOY!
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So have you tried making this easy Tartar Sauce Recipe yet?
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CoCo says
I’m so excited to try this recipe, Heidi, thank you for sharing it. I’m in Florida and I always thought tartar sauce was the same too until I started traveling across the country and realized – much like sweet tea – tartar sauce tastes drastically different depending on what part of the US you live in Thanks for upping our fish and chips game, CoCo
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, CoCo! And you’re right… tartar sauce styles can definitely vary. I bet you’ve got access to some amazing seafood in Florida, and I hope you love this sauce!
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
This homemade tartar sauce is perfect for my seafood meals, looks delicious!
Heidi says
Thank you! It really does take your seafood to the next level!
Molly Pisula says
Oooh, I love a good tartar sauce! Dill pickles are key! Love how easy your recipe is, and I look forward to making it soon!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Molly ~ I hope you love it! And I agree… the fresh dill pickles make such a difference. I’ve tried it with relish before, and it really doesn’t even compare.
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
Tartar sauce is my husband’s favorite condiment and I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! And as a dental hygienist, I am wiping the tears from my eyes {from laughing so hard!} from your dentist experience!!
Heidi says
Haha… it was SO traumatic, Tasia! 🙂 I had been filling up on waaaay too much tartar sauce from Ivar’s, so I was pretty sure there was a correlation there.
Michelle says
Love tartar sauce — gotta have it with my breaded fish! Thanks for sharing!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Michelle! And I agree… it’s an absolute must-have with fish and chips!
Judee says
What would it be without the sauce? Sounds like such a great recipe to have. Thanks
Heidi says
I know, right? It really is such a fun condiment to know how to make from scratch. 🙂
Danielle says
Too bad I didn’t read this the over day! My son was complaining that we didn’t have any! Looks so yummy!
Heidi says
Haha… I bet he would love it, Danielle!
Lovely says
This post got me hungry! Thanks for these recipes!
xoxo
Lovely
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Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lovely… ENJOY!!
Sophie says
This stuff reminds me of childhood, growing up in a seaside town it seemed to be the go to condiment for a lot of people, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone eat it in years now though!
Heidi says
Haha… that’s too funny, Sophie! I love the delicious memories it brings back with every bite! 🙂
Kathrine Eldridge says
Nothing beats a good tartar sauce with fish sticks! I love anything with green onions. 🙂 Thanks for sharing Heidi!
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Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Kathrine… and I agree ~ green onions make everything better!
delphine says
J’aime beaucoup le poisson et cette sauce s’associera parfaitement avec.
Bonne journée
Heidi says
Merci Delphine… bon appetit! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I have everything I need to make this!! It will be perfect with the fish I have planned for later this week!
Heidi says
Oh that’s perfect timing, Katherine… I hope you love it!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
It’s been years since I’ve made tartar sauce. Now I’m totally craving it. 🙂 This looks great — thanks.
Heidi says
Thanks, John… it sounds like it’s definitely time to make it again!
Christie says
I am literally drooling! I love tartar sauce but it’s sooo good when it’s made from home! This looks delish!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Christie! I agree… nothing even compares to the flavors in homemade tartar sauce! 🙂
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
Such a perfect sauce to serve with fish!
Heidi says
Thank you… it really does take any fish dinner to the next level! 🙂