Tartar sauce is mandatory for many fish dishes, but especially for Fish and Chips. This version results in a fresh, slightly chunky dipping sauce that will make you wonder why you ever bothered with the jarred stuff.

  • Yields: 3/4 cup
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: 10 mins, plus chilling time 
  • Active: 10 mins 

Ingredients (8)

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, tarragon, or flat-leaf parsley
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Let chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 days ahead.