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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Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce
Prep
Total
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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.
Courses Sauces & Savory Condiments
Cuisine British
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsp
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 123 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 13 g | 20% | |
Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
Cholesterol 20 mg | 7% | |
Sodium 327 mg | 14% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam
May 30, 2019 at 11:24 amI 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.
Pech
May 30, 2019 at 4:20 pmOoo nice secret add of Worcestershire here!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings
May 31, 2019 at 7:57 amI 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!
Becca
May 31, 2019 at 8:22 amSauces 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! 😍
Waz
June 1, 2019 at 10:46 amThis looks way better than any store bought tartar sauce! Look forward to trying out your recipe with some vegan mayo.
Denise
June 10, 2019 at 7:58 amThat looks like some amazing tartar sauce! It would be delicious on some baked fish, and its so easy to make.
Michelle Miller
June 10, 2019 at 8:07 amThis sauce makes a great addition to a lot of dishes. Thank! Pinning it for future reference.
Lisa
June 10, 2019 at 8:14 amLove all the herbs in this recipe! Will have to dollop it on my next batch of cod!
Michelle
June 10, 2019 at 8:24 amThis 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 😀
Stephanie
June 10, 2019 at 8:49 amI’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.
Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest
June 13, 2019 at 3:47 pmThis is so going to be my new favorite tartar sauce recipe, I would have never thought to add capers and Worcestershire sauce!
Elaine
June 13, 2019 at 4:04 pmOne 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!
Beth Pierce
June 13, 2019 at 4:41 pmWhat a great recipe! So easy and so much flavor; delish!
Pam Greer
June 13, 2019 at 4:44 pmHaving a good tartar sauce recipe is a game changer, this one is so good!! I love the fresh herbs in it!
kim
June 13, 2019 at 5:21 pmThis is sauce is fabulous! So tasty and so easy! My whole family loved it!