Captain D’s Tartar Sauce Recipe
Make this easy Captain D’s Tartar Sauce Recipe in just 12 minutes! Creamy, tangy, and perfect for fried fish, shrimp, and seafood dinners.
Equipment & Tools
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Chopping Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Whole Zesty Dill Pickles, Recommended
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons chopped dill weed
- 1 teaspoon Colman’s Mustard Paste, Recommended
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the dill pickles using a sharp knife on a chopping board. Measure all other ingredients accurately.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add:
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Chopped dill pickles
- Dill weed
- Mustard paste
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Using a spoon, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Make sure everything is evenly blended.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and become richer.
- Before serving, stir the tartar sauce well and enjoy!
Notes
The sauce thickens slightly after chilling.
If it becomes too thick, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to loosen it.
Always taste and adjust salt or lemon before serving.
Fresh dill gives stronger flavor than dried dill.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 180kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 0.5g (1%)Fat: 19g (29%)Cholesterol: 10mg (3%)Sodium: 260mg (11%)Potassium: 20mg (1%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Calcium: 8mg (1%)Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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