Daniel's Quick Easy Tartar Sauce Recipe

Ran out of tartar sauce with your perfectly baked fish? Don't despair! This 5-minute emergency recipe uses common pantry staples to create a creamy, tangy tartar sauce that's ready in a flash. Perfect for fish and chips, burgers, or anything that needs a delicious, homemade sauce.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 24.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Daniel's Quick Easy Tartar Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon capers (drained), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and well combined.
  3. For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. (But if you're really in a pinch, it's delicious immediately!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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