Mayo – You’ll need some mayonnaise for this tartar sauce recipe as it will make up the base of the sauce, so make sure to pick up a good brand that you enjoy! I’m a Kraft girl myself.
Pickles – I use minced dill pickles along with minced fresh dill in this homemade tartar sauce, but sweet pickles work well too. Maybe even spicy pickles? I think my homemade tartar sauce is pretty perfect as is, but feel free to play with the flavors and make it your own!
Lemon Juice – This adds the perfect tangy flavor and it goes so well with seafood. Use fresh squeezed if you have it! No lemon juice? Just add a little vinegar or pickle juice instead!
Onion Powder – This is really all the seasoning that I add to this tartar sauce recipe, but you can also add in other seasonings like garlic, parsley, or seasoned salt. Minced onion is also a nice replacement for the onion powder!
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“Just finished making this tartar sauce for the 6th or 7th time. Your recipe beats what is sold in stores and served in restaurants. Thanks, too, for the tip that the left-over portions can be refrigerated for up to 10 days, since we eat fish about every three or four days and none is wasted! ?” – DEE
How To Make Tartar Sauce:
Mix: This is just about one of the simplest recipes there is! To make tartar sauce you’ll need some minced pickles and dill, so prepare those first and then add them to a mixing bowl along with the mayonnaise.
Next you can add in the lemon juice and the onion powder. Now stir all that up until it forms into a creamy white tartar sauce!
Chill: This homemade tartar sauce recipe tastes best if you can let it chill in the fridge for an hour or two before serving, but if you’re in a rush, go ahead and dig in.
Serve this easy tartar sauce with my low carb salmon patties!
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Tartar sauce is low carb!
That’s right – tartar sauce is low carb!
If you’re following a keto diet, be sure to use mayonnaise that is free of soybean oil to make your tartar sauce. Avocado oil mayo is a good choice.
If you prefer to use sweet pickles, you’ll want to get a sugar free version and check the carb count.
