Tartar Sauce With Capers

5 from 5 votes

This delicious Homemade Tartar Sauce with Capers & Dill is much better than the store-bought versions and extremely easy to make.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: british, English, French, Western

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: portions

Calories: 256kcal

Start with preparing your vegetables and herbs. Finely dice the shallots and cornichon, and set them aside.
Alternatively, blitz them in a food processor if you want them finer. Use the pulse function and avoid turning the vegetables into a mash.
Chop the capers, parsley, and dill, and set them aside.
Place the mayonnaise into a bowl and then add the shallots, cornichons, capers, herbs, lemon juice, and salt.
Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Check the seasoning and adjust it to your taste.
Transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.

If using a food processor to chop the ingredients, use the pulse function and avoid turning the vegetables into a mash.
Avoid overmixing the mayonnaise as you might end up with a runny and messy tartar sauce. Whisk the ingredients gently, until all nicely combined.
You can swap the normal mayonnaise with vegan mayo to make this delicious sauce vegan-friendly.
After mixing all the ingredients together, let the tartar sauce sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will give the flavors a chance to meld together and develop a richer taste.
Tartar Sauce would keep refrigerated in a glass jar or an airtight container for up to 7 days. I wouldn't advise freezing this sauce!