Easy Tartar Sauce Recipe

This incredibly easy tartar sauce recipe will change your mind! Forget bland, store-bought versions – this homemade sauce is bursting with fresh flavor and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for fish and chips, or any seafood dish, this recipe is so simple, you'll wonder why you ever bought tartar sauce before! Adapted from a recipe found on Best Recipes Ever.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 101.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Easy Tartar Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon capers (drained), and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Stir well to thoroughly combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more relish for sweetness, capers for tang, or pepper for spice).
  3. Serve immediately with your favorite fish, seafood, or even fries! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

7g

Carbs

0g