• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mindee's Cooking Obsession
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home » Trending Recipes » 4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers

4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers

Published: Feb 14, 2022 · Modified: Jan 27, 2020 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Sharing is caring!

3.9K shares
  • Share26
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
Pinnable image 6 for tartar sauce.
Pinnable image 5 for tartar sauce.
Pinnable image 1 for tartar sauce.

Craving a classic tartar sauce recipe to go with your fish? No worries, you can make your own tartar sauce with this simple recipe! It's so easy! Capers give this sauce an authentic taste that you just can't get from the jarred stuff. With only 4 ingredients this homemade recipe is ready in 5 minutes!

A dipping bowl filled with tartar sauce placed on a plate next to some fish fillets.
A dipping bowl filled with the best tartar sauce placed on a plate next to some fish fillets.
Jump to:
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Step by Step
  • Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
  • Related Recipes
  • 4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Only needs 4 ingredients with total time to make at 5 minutes!
  • You can make a small batch or make a lot depending on what you need to minimize waste and expense.
  • Homemade sauces taste better than pre-made, bottled sauces and this one is the best!
  • This classic condiment goes with fish, crab cakes, fried seafood, fish sticks or even french fries!

Ingredient Notes

  • Capers - these are what gives this homemade sauce the best flavor. Don't substitute them or leave them out. You can usually find them next to the pickles, pickled jars of peppers, olives, and such in the store. Note, capers are not caper berries.
  • No Cream of Tartar? - It's a misconception that this sauce has cream of tartar in it. The "tartar" part of the name is from the Tatar tribe in Russia/Ukraine who introduced finely minced meat eaten raw which became known as hamburg steak. The sauce used on Steak Tartare became known as Tartar sauce
  • Dill Pickles - do not substitute sweet pickle relish.
  • Mayo - you can substitute miracle whip but it will alter the final flavor and make it sweeter.
The simple ingredients needed for this easy homemade tartar sauce recipe!
The simple ingredients needed for this easy homemade tartar sauce recipe!

Step by Step

  • This easy tartar sauce recipe has a mayonnaise base.
  • Measure and add a cup mayonnaise and a ¼ tsp worcestershire sauce to a small bowl.
  • Mince the dill pickles and capers. You want to make sure you mince them instead of just chopping them. You definitely want fine pieces of the pickles and capers.
Mix mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce together.
Capers are essential to the perfect balance of flavors!
  • Stir the pickles and capers into the mayo and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Scoop into dipping cups and serve with fish or seafood recipes like crab cakes!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Mix in the minced pickles and stir well.
Aren't you glad you skipped the bottled stuff and made this simple tartar sauce!

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

hat is tartar sauce and what does it taste like?

It's a tangy dipping sauce that's typically served with fried fish or fish dishes to enhance the flavor of the fish.

What are capers?

Capers are pickled flower buds. Tiny capers are picked from a shrub-like bush (Capparis spinosa),  before the buds  flower. Capers are then dried in the sun and later brined or packed in salt.  They come in small jars and are usually found in stores by the olives, pickles, and relishes.  They are also inexpensive and last for a long time in the fridge.  If you're worried about leftover capers you can use them in this amazing Salmon Piccata or in my Salmon Piccata Salad!

Can I made this ahead of time?

Yes, I actually prefer to make this easy tartar sauce an hour or two before we plan to eat it because it gives the flavors time to blend. You can make it a day or two in advance as well.

What kind of fish or seafood do I serve this with?

Fried fish like this Beer Battered Fish is probably the most common fish dish to serve tartar sauce with. It can also be served along side of fish or seafood cakes like these Crispy Cod Fish Cakes. Or some people serve it with baked, or pan fried fish recipes like this Blackened Cod.

Related Recipes

  • Salmon Piccata
  • Salmon Piccata Salad
  • Air Fryer Homemade Fish Sticks
  • Tasty Salmon Cakes
  • Easy Fried Fish Sandwiches

Have you tried this recipe? If so, leave me a rating and a comment below! And don't forget to subscribe to get my latest recipes sent right to your email! You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
A dipping bowl filled with tartar sauce placed on a plate next to some fish fillets.

4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers Recipe

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Heaping Cup 1x
  • Category: Fish and Seafood
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Craving a traditional sauce to go with your fish?  No worries, you can make your own with this DIY recipe!  It's so easy!  Capers give this sauce an authentic taste that you just can't get from a bottle.  With only 4 ingredients this homemade recipe is ready in 5 minutes!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • ⅓ cup Dill Pickles, minced (Seriously. Minced, not diced.)
  • 1 Tbs. Capers, minced
  • ¼ tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

  1. Measure out the mayo and worchestershire sauce.
  2. Whisk them together in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Mince the dill pickled and capers.
  4. Mix them into the mayo mixture.
  5. Either serve immediately or cover and put in the fridge until you're ready to use.

Notes

  • This tartar sauce is good for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • You can made this hours or days in advance.  Doing so allows the flavor to fully blend making it taste even better.
  • Subbing miracle whip for the mayo will alter the flavor of this sauce and it will end up much sweeter.

Keywords: tartar sauce with capers, best tartar sauce, easy tartar sauce,

Did you make this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram @mindeescooking and hashtag it #mindeescookingobsession

Thanks for stopping by! Before you go, be sure to check out a few of my most popular recipes!

  • Easy Lemon Bundt Cake
  • Mini German Pancakes
  • The Best Clam Chowder
  • Copycat Crumbl Oreo Cookies
  • Copycat Crumbl Oatmeal Rolo Cookies

Any nutritional analysis on this Site is based on an estimate, calculated by Nurtifox plugin (or other third-party source) from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

« Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. G. T.

    April 22, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Much better than what comes in a bottle.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Mindee! Not only do I love to try and create all kinds of recipes, I LOVE to share them! Teaching others how to be successful in cooking in their own kitchens is one of my favorite things to do! Learn more about me or jump right in and check out my recipes!

Follow Me On Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Best Side Salads

A southern bbq chicken salad with barbecue ranch dressing.

Southern BBQ Chicken Salad with Barbecue Ranch Dressing

Little bowls of Frog Eye Salad

Classic Frog Eye Salad (with Video)

Fork lifting a bite of brussel sprout slaw out of a bowl.

Brussels Sprout Slaw

Simple Salty Cucumbers

Bowl of macaroni coleslaw.

Macaroni Coleslaw Salad

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

Fluffy Lemon Jello Salad

Little bowl of pistachio salad.

Pistachio Salad Recipe (aka Watergate Salad)

Show Me More!!!

Top 10 Recipes

A deviled egg half on a plate.

Secret Ingredient Deviled Eggs

Slices of fresh white bread

Easy White Bread Recipe (1 Loaf)

A dipping bowl filled with tartar sauce placed on a plate next to some fish fillets.

4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers

Sticks of Italian Cheese Bread

Copycat Italian Cheese Bread

Slice of lemon bundt cake on a plate.

Easy Lemon Bundt Cake

90 Minute Dinner Rolls (Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners)

Three soft crumbl oreo cookies sprinkled with extra oreo crumbs.

Soft "Crumbl" Oreo Cookies

two loaves of french bread in a basket.

Homemade French Bread with Video

Pretty slice of black tie mousse cake.

Black Tie Mousse Cake

Watermelon sticks arranged for a picnic or party.

Easy Watermelon Sticks (With How to Video)

Check out my Web Stories!!!

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • FAQ

Social

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

 

  • 26Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Yummly
3.9K shares