Luby’s Tartar Sauce Recipe
Do you love the creamy tartar sauce from Luby’s? Now you can make it at home with this Luby’s Tartar Sauce Recipe (Copycat).
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients
- Chop the onion finely. Measure all the ingredients and keep them ready to mix.
Mix the base
- Add mayonnaise to a mixing bowl. It forms the creamy base of the sauce.
Add the relish
- Add both sweet and dill pickle relish into the bowl. Mix them well with the mayo.
Add lemon and sugar
- Pour in lemon juice and add sugar. This gives the sauce a sweet and tangy taste.
Season and mix
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything blends smoothly.
Chill before serving
- Cover the bowl and chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy
- Serve it with fish, shrimp, fries, or chicken. It tastes best when cold and creamy.
Notes
- Use both sweet and dill pickle relish for the best flavor balance.
- Finely chop the onion so it mixes well with the sauce.
- Chill before serving to let the flavors mix properly.
- Add more lemon juice for extra tang if you like.
- Use real mayonnaise for the best texture and taste.