Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (vinegar-based Louisiana variety, e.g., Crystal Hot Sauce)
- ⅛ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cajun seasoning or salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Finely chop the dill pickles, green onion, capers, and fresh dill to ensure the flavors distribute evenly throughout the sauce.
- Mix: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, green onion, capers, dill, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning or salt and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- Use a vinegar-based hot sauce for an authentic Cajun flavor; Crystal Hot Sauce is recommended.
- For a thicker tartar sauce, use full-fat mayonnaise.
- This sauce pairs excellently with fried seafood, grilled fish, or as a dip for veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Cajun
