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A person wearing black gloves and a denim apron mixes homemade tartar sauce in a glass bowl on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by a knife, spoon, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Tartar Sauce

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this tartar sauce is the perfect match for seafood. Quick to whip up and so much better than store-bought.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american recipe, homemade tartar sauce, tartar sauce
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • ¼ cup dill pickle finely chopped (about 1 pickle spear)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Finely chop the fresh dill and dill pickle spear. The finer the chop, the smoother your sauce will be.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, chopped pickle, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix everything together with a whisk or spoon until the sauce is creamy and well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
  • Stir once more before serving. Pairs perfectly with fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, or crispy fries.

Notes

  • Finely chop the dill and pickles so they mix evenly into the sauce.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Give the chilled sauce one final stir before spooning it alongside seafood.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal