Tartar Sauce Recipe

This quick and creamy tartar sauce bursts with tangy, herby goodness, the kind that turns crispy fish, golden fries, and stacked sandwiches into something unforgettable.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Ingredients

Instructions

Finely chop the pickled gherkin, capers, and fresh dill.
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped gherkin, chopped capers, chopped dill, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or black pepper if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chop Everything Finely: I always take my time chopping the gherkin and capers really small so the sauce has a smooth, even texture.

Use Fresh Dill: I love the bright, herby flavor fresh dill adds; it really makes the sauce taste fresh and homemade.

Let It Rest in the Fridge: I usually chill it for at least 30 minutes so the flavors have time to meld; it tastes much better that way.

Adjust to Your Liking: Sometimes I add a little more lemon juice or mustard if I want it zippier; it’s easy to tweak to taste.

Make It Ahead: I like making this the day before, when I can; it keeps well in the fridge for a few days, and the flavor gets even better.

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