Description
Creamy homemade tartar sauce brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to kitchen counters with minimal effort. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a zesty condiment perfect for seafood lovers seeking fresh, tangy goodness you can craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) minced dill pickles
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Acidic Component:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Finely chop dill pickles into uniform tiny cubes to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Add freshly minced dill, ensuring the herb is fragrant and vibrant green.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly into the mixture to brighten the sauce’s overall profile.
- Sprinkle onion powder evenly across the surface to enhance the sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Gently fold all ingredients together using a silicone spatula, ensuring thorough incorporation without overmixing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator.
- Allow the sauce to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes, which helps ingredients meld and intensify their taste.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir to redistribute the ingredients.
- Pair with crispy fried seafood, golden french fries, or use as a zesty dipping sauce for various appetizers.
Notes
- Chop pickles finely to ensure even distribution and a smooth texture throughout the sauce.
- Add more lemon juice for extra tanginess or reduce for a milder flavor profile.
- Use fresh dill for a brighter, more vibrant taste compared to dried herbs.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg