Name: 10+ BEST Sauces for Fried Fish
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 clove garlic (grated)

Wondering what the best sauces for fried fish are, besides the classic tartar sauce? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of tasty dipping sauces.

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These are some of my favorite sauces to serve with fish.

Why?

They’re made with simple ingredients. Plus, they come together so quickly!

Keep reading to discover a new favorite dipping sauce. Add in a couple side dishes for fried fish, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

Dipping Sauces for Fried Fish

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Easy Remoulade Sauce

This Louisiana-style Remoulade Sauce is a smoky and tangy dipping sauce that’s perfect for fried fish, po’ boys, fried green tomatoes, and crab cakes.

Remoulade Sauce

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Green Goddess Dip

This healthy Green Goddess Dressing takes less than five minutes to make and is loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and tangy lime juice. It’s great on salads, but you can also use it as a dip or as a zesty topping for meat, seafood, chicken or roasted vegetables.

Green Goddess Dip

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Cocktail Sauce Recipe

This easy Cocktail Sauce recipe is a zesty and tangy dipping sauce that’s perfect for fried fish, prawn cocktails, po’ boys, and crab cakes.

Cocktail Sauce

The BEST Tartar Sauce

Ditch the store bought stuff and learn how to make the BEST TARTAR SAUCE! Made with mayo, relish, herbs, and lots of citrus, this is fantastic as the perfect seafood dip! Get the RECIPE from Grandbaby Cakes

Tartar Sauce

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Dipping Sauce for Fried Shrimp

This dipping sauce for fried shrimp is creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced to complement crispy, golden shrimp. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and tastes just like the sauces you get at your favorite seafood restaurant. Whether you’re serving fried shrimp as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish, this easy dipping sauce adds bold flavor without overpowering the shrimp.

Bang Bang Sauce

Yogurt Dill Sauce

This delicious Yogurt Dill Sauce for Salmon is easy to make with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill. You can also use it to add vibrant flavors to salad bowls, veggies, grilled meats, and more!

Yogurt Dill Sauce

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Chimichurri Sauce

This Chimichurri Sauce recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor.

Chimichurri Sauce

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Easy Lemon Dill Sauce

This lemon butter sauce, made with dry white wine and fresh dill, is the upgrade your fish dish craves!

Lemon Dill Sauce

Chipotle Crema

Add some smoke and spice to your favorite shrimp recipe with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give fried fish tacos a spicy kick!

Chipotle Crema

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Cilantro Lime Crema

This quick and tangy Cilantro Lime Crema is ready in just 5 minutes. Better than sour cream, this Mexican condiment is flavored with fresh cilantro and lime juice to create a creamy and vibrant dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce.

Cilantro Lime Crema

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Easy Homemade Garlic Aioli

Learn how to make Garlic Aioli at home in just 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! This creamy condiment is so delicious and perfect as a dip, drizzle, sandwich spread, and so much more.

Garlic Aioli

Wasabi Mayo

This creamy wasabi mayo unlocks a powerful punch of flavor with just a few simple ingredients. The irresistible combination of rich creaminess and sharp, pungent heat will become your go-to sauce to have in your fridge whenever the carving hits! Slather this bold condiment on everything from sushi and sandwiches to burgers and beyond.

Wasabi Mayo

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

What to Serve with Fried Fish

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