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Copycat Popeyes Tartar Sauce-150kb

Copycat Popeyes Tartar Sauce

Make this easy Copycat Popeyes Tartar Sauce at home with creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, lemon juice, mustard, and savory seasonings. This quick, flavorful dipping sauce is perfect for fried fish, shrimp, fish sandwiches, and French fries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish drained
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white onion finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pickles and onion: Finely chop the dill pickles and white onion. Drain any excess liquid from the sweet pickle relish to keep the sauce thick and creamy.
  • Combine the main ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, chopped dill pickles, onion, lemon juice, and yellow mustard to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the seasonings: Add the dried dill, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined, then taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • Chill the sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
  • Stir and serve: Stir the chilled sauce before serving. Enjoy it with crispy fish, shrimp, fish sandwiches, chicken tenders, or French fries.

Notes

 
  • Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Adjust the tanginess: Add a little extra lemon juice or mustard if you prefer a tangier sauce.
  • Control the sweetness: Adjust the sugar or sweet pickle relish according to your taste.
  • Keep it creamy: Drain excess liquid from the pickles and relish before mixing.
  • Storage: Keep the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3–4 days for best quality.
  • Freezing: Freezing is not recommended because mayonnaise-based sauces may separate and become watery.
  • Serving ideas: Serve with fried fish, shrimp, fish sandwiches, crab cakes, or French fries.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Total Sugars: 2 g
  • Protein: 0 g
 
Note: These are estimated values per serving and may vary depending on the mayonnaise brand and other ingredients used.