Tartar sauce is a condiment that is most often associated with seafood dishes, such as fried fish and shrimp. It is a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce that usually contains chopped pickles, capers, and other seasonings.
Start by finely dicing about 1/4 cup of pickles and adding them to a small mixing bowl.
Next, add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the mixing bowl with the pickles.
Finely chop about 1 tablespoon of dill and add it to the bowl.
Add a pinch of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion, juice from half a lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Taste and adjust any seasonings, adding more dill, pepper, or sugar as desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
– Be sure to adjust the seasonings to your taste.– You can substitute dill pickle relish for the sweet pickle relish if desired.– You can add other seasonings, such as garlic powder or paprika, to the tartar sauce if desired.– This tartar sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.– You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to make the tartar sauce thicker or thinner.