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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » Sauces & Savory Condiments

    Published: May 28, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2024 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce

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    This Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce is an elevated take on the classic fish fry condiment. A generous measure of fresh green herbs, green onion, capers, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce are swirled into a creamy base of mayonnaise. This 5-minute sauce is a fantastic pairing for roasted or fried fish, and makes a wonderful dip for French fries and roasted veggies!

    closeup of lemon herb tartar sauce with a sprig of dill on top in a white dish

    A note for special diets

    This Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce is grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb, and friendly for Keto and Low-FODMAP diets.

    If you are strict Paleo or following Whole30, you can swap the Worcestershire sauce for coconut aminos or omit it entirely.

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    Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce

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    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 ½ cups
    • Category: Sauces & Savory Condiments
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: British
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce comes together in 5 minutes or less and is fantastic on fried, baked, or grilled fish and other seafood - I particularly love to use it on this recipe for Crispy Roasted White Fish. This sauce is also a great dipping option for french fries and drizzled on top of roasted vegetables.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup mayo
    • 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
    • 2 tbsp green onion, finely minced
    • 1 tbsp nonpareil capers
    • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped (may sub 1 tsp dried dill)
    • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (may sub 1 tsp dried dill)
    • zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
    • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
    • ¼ tsp (or one good splash) Worcestershire sauce (may sub for coconut aminos for Paleo and Whole30 diets)
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper


    Instructions

    1. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl with a small spatula or spoon until fully combined.
    2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
    • Calories: 123
    • Sodium: 327 mg
    • Fat: 13 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g
    • Cholesterol: 20 mg

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    1. Lathiya says

      July 17, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      The sauce looks so flavorful and refreshing. I love the herbs used. I can't wait to try.

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Debono says

      July 08, 2019 at 3:55 am

      OMG I grew up on fish sticks with tartar sauce but have never made my own tartar sauce. Your lemony version sounds delicious. Going to pin for later!

      Reply
    3. Kacie says

      July 08, 2019 at 1:24 am

      Homemade tartare sauce can make a world of difference to any fish-based dish! I love the stuff, and it’s relatively easy to make too once you know how.

      Reply
    4. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

      July 07, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      I love a good homemade tartar sauce! I am from WI and fish fry is a tradition on Friday night. This looks like a great sauce for a homemade fish fry!

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      July 07, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I tend to eat even more seafood than usual during the summer, so I'm super glad I found this recipe. It adds such a nice brightness to fish, and it couldn't be easier to make. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. April says

      July 07, 2019 at 5:11 pm

      I am building a big collection of 5-min recipes because they can make your life so much easier. Especially on a week day. Fabulous tartar that will go so well with my dinner this week.

      Reply
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