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!
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 Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 ½ cups 1x
- Category: Sauces & Savory Condiments
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- 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
- Mix the ingredients together in a bowl with a small spatula or spoon until fully combined.
- 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
Geoffrey at Spoonabilities says
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.
Kelly Anthony says
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.
Erika says
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.
Ramona says
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!
Stine Mari says
omg this sauce looks amazing! I love all the ingredients together, I will have to save this recipe for later!
kim says
This is sauce is fabulous! So tasty and so easy! My whole family loved it!
Pam Greer says
Having a good tartar sauce recipe is a game changer, this one is so good!! I love the fresh herbs in it!
Beth Pierce says
What a great recipe! So easy and so much flavor; delish!
Elaine says
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!
Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says
This is so going to be my new favorite tartar sauce recipe, I would have never thought to add capers and Worcestershire sauce!
Stephanie says
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.
Michelle says
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 😀
Lisa says
Love all the herbs in this recipe! Will have to dollop it on my next batch of cod!
Michelle Miller says
This sauce makes a great addition to a lot of dishes. Thank! Pinning it for future reference.
Denise says
That looks like some amazing tartar sauce! It would be delicious on some baked fish, and its so easy to make.
Waz says
This looks way better than any store bought tartar sauce! Look forward to trying out your recipe with some vegan mayo.
Becca says
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! 😍
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
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!
Pech says
Ooo nice secret add of Worcestershire here!
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
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.