Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe - Tasty Low Carb (2024)

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OurKeto Tartar Sauce Recipeis so creamy and crunchy. It is homemade and contains no sugar. The perfect condiment for seafood, fish, jicama fries, and even roasted vegetables. If you visit our Keto site regularly you will recognize that Joanie is the “Queen of Sauces.” The right sauce not only adds so much to any recipe, it is essential to enhance the taste of many bland proteins. Think of chicken, for an example, or baked fish, scallops, and even shrimp. A perfectly prepared sauce will make these proteins delicious. You can do so without adding carbs. Joanie’s homemade tartar sauce falls into that category. It is delicious, and it will not add to your carb count!

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You may want to try some of our other Keto sauce recipes found in our Sauces and Dips category page. Or click on any of the following links:

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    Perfect on fish tacos or tostadas and a great topping for chicken or pork! A creamy, and healthy, low-carb Mexican style tartar sauce.

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  • Low Carb Remoulade Sauce

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Ingredients

This is a mayonnaise based sauce. It is the perfect creamy base for many dipping sauces. Joanie likes to use Primal Kitchen’s Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado Oil. It contains no gluten, sugars, or soy. It is definitely low carb as it contains zero carbs. If you only have Hellman’s or any Real Mayonnaise on hand, it will also be okay. It may contain sugar, but will be low carb. As always, it is a good idea to read labels.

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The key ingredient in tartar sauce is pickles! Yes, that is the crunchy part. Sometimes you will also see capers, but you may not always have them on hand. But, don’t skip the chopped pickles. Use dill pickles, that is where that tartar taste comes from. Joanie also adds some of the dill pickle juice, since it tends to permeate that flavor through the sauce. In addition, it thins the sauce just a bit. Fresh dill is also a nice touch to meld dill into each serving. You can use dried dill instead (as noted in the notes below). But, fresh dill is easy to find, and, well. it’s fresh. Another ingredient Joanie likes in her Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe is just a bit of horseradish. It adds a little kick and tang. Oh, and give the Dijon Mustard a try, it adds to the flavor, color, and creaminess.

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Preparation Tips

The preparation is easy! Grab a small bowl and mix all of the ingredients with a spatula until blended thoroughly. Refrigerate for an hour or more so the flavors will meld together. It will keep in the refrigerator for a week or two. Some folks will say that is too long, but they are being over cautious. We have had no problem keeping the sauce. In fact, we often double the recipe, so we have leftover. Storing in a mason jar is ideal. Make sure you serve tartar sauce cold.

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Serving suggestions are so varied. Tartar sauce is not just for fried fish. We love this recipe as a vegetable dip. It is just perfect with Jicama fries. The taste is even better than traditional mayonnaise for your Belgium fries. We will post our Jicama fry recipe (baked and air-fryer) soon. You can even use our Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe as a dipping sauce for steamed mussels. We do have two delicious Mussel recipes with their own sauces our site. However, just a big batch of mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and shallots would result in a perfect seafood appetizer for our tartar sauce. In this post we show it being served with our Keto Creamy Cole Slaw as a side, and our almond crusted fish (baked or air-fryer). The Cole Slaw recipe is a favorite of our followers.

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Low Carb Tartar Sauce Recipe – A Delicious, Creamy, Crunchy Homemade Sauce

Our Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe will replace the store-bought brands. It is homemade, so you know what is going into the sauce. There are no preservatives, just clean and natural ingredients. It is the perfect condiment for any seafood, fish, and roasted vegetables. It is another perfect sauce for topping our Low Carb Crab Cakes. You will be amazed at how many uses you will find for this delicious sauce. Make some tonight!

Servings

8

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

192.9

kcal

Net Carbs

0.4

g

Total time

minutes

Our Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe is so creamy and crunchy. It is homemade with natural ingredients. It contains no sugar or preservatives. The perfect tangy condiment for seafood, fish, jicama fries, and even roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 227 g Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup 113 g Dill pickles minced

  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Dill pickle juice

  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Dill fresh chopped

  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Horseradish

  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Mince the fresh dill and pickles. Dill should be fine. Pickles should be minced.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for one hour (or more) for the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Equipment

Chef’s Notes

  • You can use pickle relish in place of the chopped dill pickles. If you do you can eliminate the pickle juice. Instead of the fresh dill you can used 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 192.9kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 0.6g
  • Protein: 0.4g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3g
  • Cholesterol: 11.8mg
  • Sodium: 275.7mg
  • Potassium: 20.2mg
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Sugar: 0.3g
  • Calcium: 8.6mg

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2 Comments

  1. Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe - Tasty Low Carb (26)

    J.Banks

    March 18, 2023 at 10:21 am ·Reply

    Is the pickle juice sweet pickle juice or dill pickle juice?

    • Keto Tartar Sauce Recipe - Tasty Low Carb (27)

      Joanie and Chris

      March 18, 2023 at 5:03 pm ·Reply

      Great question! I should have been more specific – I always use dill pickle juice. Thanks for helping . . . Joanie.

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FAQs

Is tartar sauce high in carbs? ›

Tartar Sauce (1 cup) contains 32.1g total carbs, 31.6g net carbs, 119.3g fat, 2.3g protein, and 1187 calories.

What dipping sauces are keto friendly? ›

Keto practitioners incorporate a variety of different condiments into their diets, including hot sauce, low-carb BBQ sauce, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, guacamole, soy sauce, sour cream, and more.

What sauces should I avoid on keto? ›

High-Carb Sauces and Condiments

Many seasonings contain sugars and starches that can quickly add up and disrupt ketosis. Examples of condiments to avoid include ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sweet dressings.

Is tartar sauce healthier than mayo? ›

No.

The classic seafood condiment tartar sauce continues the trend that creamy sauces belong toward the bottom of the list. But, it has less than half the calories per tablespoon as ranch and one-quarter the fat content of mayonnaise.

Is mayo keto friendly? ›

Yes — assuming you avoid mayonnaise that's high in sugar or other carbs. Since ketosis is about restricting carbs to low levels and initiating your body's consumption of fats over sugars, mayo's high-fat, low-sugar profile makes it very keto-friendly.

What is Culver's tartar sauce made of? ›

Tartar Sauce - Soybean Oil, Cured Cucumber, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of Green Olive, Salt, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Capers, Pimentos, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (As Preservatives), Mustard Bran, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To ...

What is McDonald's tartar sauce made of? ›

According to McDonald's website, the ingredients for the actual tartar sauce that goes on the Filet-O-Fish include soybean oil, pickle relish, calcium chloride, spice extractives, polysorbate 80, egg yolks, water, onions, distilled vinegar, sugar, spice, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and parsley.

What is the difference between tartar sauce and tartare sauce? ›

Tartar sauce (French: sauce tartare; spelled tartare sauce in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries) is a condiment made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles and relish, caper, and herbs such as tarragon and dill.

What do you use to thicken sauces on keto? ›

1. Xanthan gum. Used for baking or thickening soups or sauces, xanthan gum has zero net carbs.

What seasoning is keto? ›

The lowest-carb options include thyme, basil, coriander, tarragon, mint, cinnamon, and ginger. Oregano, paprika, cumin, and cayenne have slightly more carbs, but are also keto-safe options when used in smaller amounts.

Is sour cream keto? ›

Regular, full fat sour cream is made from cream and contains far more fat than carbs. Therefore, it's considered keto-friendly. However, low fat or nonfat sour cream is not. Full fat sour cream can provide some variety in a keto diet when used as a dip base or incorporated into recipes to boost the fat content.

What alcohol can I drink on keto? ›

Many low carb alcohol options are available if you follow a keto diet. For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, and vodka are all completely free of carbs. You can drink them straight or combine them with low carb mixers for more flavor.

What fruit can I eat on keto? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

What vegetables can you not eat on keto? ›

Here Are The Foods You Can't Eat On Keto:
  • On a ketogenic diet, you should avoid high-carb foods like grains, sugars, and some fruits. ...
  • - Grains: Rice, wheat, oats, barley, rye, quinoa, buckwheat, etc.
  • - Starchy Vegetables: Potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, yams, corn, cassava, artichoke, etc.
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Is tartar sauce healthy for you? ›

Tartar sauce is typically made with ingredients such as mayonnaise, lemon juice, pickles, and onion, and it can add flavor and moisture to fish dishes. However, it is high in calories, fat, and sodium, and consuming it in excess can have negative effects on health.

Is tartar sauce okay for a diabetic? ›

Diabetics can modify traditional tartar sauce recipes to include ingredients with a low glycemic index and healthy fats. Low-fat mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt can replace regular mayonnaise to reduce unhealthy fats. Add sugar-free sweet pickle relish instead of regular relish to avoid added sugars.

How many carbs in a fish sandwich with tartar sauce? ›

Breaded fish on a bun, with tartar sauce (1 sandwich) contains 39.5g total carbs, 38.2g net carbs, 17.5g fat, 11.5g protein, and 362 calories.

Is cream of tartar low carb? ›

Nutritional content of cream of tartar

Cream of tartar is typically consumed in small amounts. One teaspoon (3 grams) of cream of tartar contains ( 6 ): Calories: 8. Carbs: 2 grams.

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