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Homemade cajun tartar sauce with dill, cayenne, and green onions.
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Homemade Cajun Tartar Sauce Recipe

The best tartar sauce recipe with a cajun kick. Pickle forward, and only 10 minutes of prep.
Course condiment
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword condiment, fish, sauce, seafood, tartar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 96kcal
Author Lauren LeBlanc

Equipment

  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

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 use a vinegar based Louisiana variety (my favorite is Crystal Hot Sauce)
  • ⅛ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Cajun seasoning or salt and black pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • PREP: Finely chop pickles, green onion, capers, and dill.
  • MIX: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • CHILL: Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

  • Make your own homemade cajun seasoning with this recipe. 
  • I think the pickles and capers give this sauce enough acid, but if you feel like its missing acidity, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • How to store leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
  • How to freeze: Do not freeze mayonnaise based sauces. It will change the texture when thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg