Description
This McDonald’s Tartar Sauce Copycat recipe delivers the iconic tangy and creamy condiment perfect for pairing with seafood dishes. Made with mayonnaise, pickle relish, capers, and a touch of onion and parsley, this easy-to-make sauce mimics the fast-food favorite in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish (divided)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons very finely diced onion (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blend initial ingredients: First, add the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of pickle relish, the capers, 1 tablespoon of diced onion, dried parsley, and granulated sugar into a blender or food processor. Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in remaining ingredients: Next, transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons of pickle relish and 1 tablespoon of diced onion. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the relish and onion evenly into the sauce.
- Season and refrigerate: Season the sauce with salt to taste. Then transfer the tartar sauce to a jar or airtight container, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Use very finely diced onion to avoid a strong raw onion taste.
- Adjust the amount of pickle relish and capers based on your preferred tanginess.
- Great as a dipping sauce for fried fish, shrimp, or fries.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tartar sauce, McDonalds copycat, seafood sauce, mayonnaise sauce, homemade tartar sauce
