Cajun Tartar Sauce Recipe

A glass dish with a creamy sauce with herbs visible in it on a wooden surface.

This homemade Cajun tartar sauce is bold, tangy, and lightly spicy, with plenty of room to adjust the heat to your liking. It comes together in minutes and is easy to scale, making it just as useful for a simple seafood dinner as it is for feeding a crowd.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 137kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dill relish
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 tablespoon nonpareil capers chopped
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1 large garlic clove pressed

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Instructions

Combine: Place all ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk: Mix well until fully combined and smooth.

Notes

Use quality mayonnaise: A well-made mayonnaise creates a smoother sauce with better balance and structure.
Adjust the heat gradually: Add hot sauce a little at a time so the spice doesn’t overpower the other flavors.
Chop herbs finely: Smaller pieces of dill distribute more evenly and give consistent flavor in every bite.
Taste before serving: Let the sauce sit briefly, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Scale thoughtfully: Keep ingredient ratios consistent when doubling or tripling for gatherings.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and generally use within 5–7 days for best flavor and texture.

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