Dill Tartar Sauce with Pickles

Walleye finger dipped into small bowl of dill tartar sauce.

4.38 from 8 votes

This homemade Dill Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and perfect for fish and seafood! It's made with mayo, dill pickles, fresh herbs and lemon.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dill pickle tartar sauce, homemade tartar sauce, fresh dill tartar sauce,

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Christine Rooney

Ingredients

heaping ½ cup mayo
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. pickle juice or pickle brine
4-6 baby kosher dill pickles yields ¾ cup chopped
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh dill minced, plus more for garnish
¼ tsp. kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Finely chop 4-6 baby kosher dill pickles (small to medium sized). This should yield about ¾ cup chopped pickles.
Feel free to chop the dill pickles roughly if you prefer a chunkier texture.
Mince 2 Tbsp. of fresh dill.
In a small bowl, combine a heaping ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. of the pickle juice, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. sugar, ¼ tsp. kosher salt and ⅛ tsp. pepper. Stir all of these ingredients with a small whisk or fork. Stir until completely combined.
Add the ¾ cup of chopped dill pickles to the dressing.
Add the fresh minced dill and add it to the bowl. Fold the pickles and the dill into the rest of the ingredients and stir until completely combined.
To Serve: Garnish with some extra fresh minced dill (optional). Serve right away or store in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.

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Notes

Dried dill may be substituted for fresh dill (although the flavor will not likely be as robust). Sub 2 tsp. of dried dill in place of 2 Tbsp. of fresh dill.

If you prefer a thinner texture, simply add some extra lemon juice. If you prefer a thicker texture, add some more mayo.

Some brands of mayo thin out more easily when added to lemon juice. It's best to use a quality brand of mayonnaise for the best results.

Kosher dill relish can be used in place of chopped baby kosher dill pickles.

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