Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce in 5
You can’t have a proper fish fry without a stellar tartar sauce, and I’m telling you friends, this Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce is the definition of stellar. My take on the classic mayo + relish base also includes a healthy dose of fresh green herbs, lemon zest, capers, Dijon mustard, and even a splash of Worcestershire sauce for good measure. It’s safe to say that it will kick the notion of just opening a plain jar of processed tartar sauce right out of your mind.
This 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 Oven Fried Fish. This sauce is also a great dipping option for french fries (or their Keto counterparts) and drizzled on top of roasted vegetables.
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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- 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
- 1/4 tsp (or one good splash) Worcestershire sauce (may sub for coconut aminos for Paleo and Whole30 diets)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 123
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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Weasleys’ Canary Creams made their first appearance in Harry’s 4th year during the Tri-Wizard Tournament when Fred gave Neville a hexed custard cream that temporarily turned him into a large canary.
⚡️
Though no harm was done, Fred and George’s classmates began to think twice before accepting food from either of them because it was likely hexed in some way.
⚡️
Though these biscuits won't turn you into a large canary, I decided to really lean into that description when creating my version. My bird-shaped biscuits use a gluten-free, refined sugar-free lemon shortbread biscuit filled with a smooth and fluffy lemon cream cheese buttercream filling. They're the biscuit version of a really fancy buttercream cupcake with a little Harry Potter flair.
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In celebration of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthdays on July 31st, I'm nerding out with Harry Potter content all month long!
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GET THE RECIPE:
https://whipandwander.com/weasleys-canary-creams/ (or in the clickable link above!) ⬆️")
I can’t think of tartar sauce without remembering The Simpsons episode – did you ever watch that one? 😉 Either way, homemade tartar sauce must be 100x better than the gloppy stuff you get in a jar.
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Ooo nice secret add of Worcestershire here!
I was in New Seasons the other day and had the weirdest craving for fish sticks… Something I haven’t had in probably at least 20 years! Now I need to go back and buy a package so that I can have them with your amazing tartar sauce!
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Sauces are so important to making something go from just okay to amazing. I’ll be keeping this tartar sauce on Pinterest for the next time I make fish! 😍
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This looks way better than any store bought tartar sauce! Look forward to trying out your recipe with some vegan mayo.
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That looks like some amazing tartar sauce! It would be delicious on some baked fish, and its so easy to make.
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This sauce makes a great addition to a lot of dishes. Thank! Pinning it for future reference.
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Love all the herbs in this recipe! Will have to dollop it on my next batch of cod!
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This looks delicious, I love how it looks so fresh with all of the herbs. Next time I have a fish fry, I’m making this 😀
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I’m a big fan of dipping sauces and this sounds like it’s going to go perfect my fries, onion rings and a lot more. Thanks for the recipe.
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This is so going to be my new favorite tartar sauce recipe, I would have never thought to add capers and Worcestershire sauce!
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One of my favorite sauces EVER. I am really excited to try out your recipe – I am sure it is really good. The pictures are amazing!
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What a great recipe! So easy and so much flavor; delish!
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Having a good tartar sauce recipe is a game changer, this one is so good!! I love the fresh herbs in it!
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This is sauce is fabulous! So tasty and so easy! My whole family loved it!
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omg this sauce looks amazing! I love all the ingredients together, I will have to save this recipe for later!
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Nothing compares to the home-made food. This data source looks absolutely amazing and fresh, perfect to accompany any fish dish. I like the idea of adding Worcester sauce. Brilliant recipe!
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This looks amazing. I love fish and chips and the tartar sauce is one of the best parts. This homemade version looks a million times better than the store bought stuff.
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I’m always disappointed when I eat tartar sauce at a restaurant. I feel like it never has enough herbs, so I’m loving your homemade lemon herb tartar sauce loaded with lots of yummy herbs and flavors.
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Homemade tartar sauce is a great idea. I usually dont go through the trouble, but from the sound of your recipe, I need to make the time.
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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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The sauce looks so flavorful and refreshing. I love the herbs used. I can’t wait to try.
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