Wondering what the best sauces for fried fish are, besides the classic tartar sauce? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 13+ tasty dipping sauces.
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!
Sauces for Fried Fish
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Add a tangy, sweet and spicy kick to your fried shrimp, seafood, fries, burgers, and more with Bang Bang Sauce! It’s an easy, creamy chili and mayo dipping sauce made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Plus, it's a dead ringer for the Bonefish Grill namesake appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp!
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This delicious Yogurt Dill Sauce is a creamy yet light all-purpose sauce you’ll want to use on everything. Easy to make with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill, just a scoop adds bright and vibrant flavors to salad bowls, veggies, grilled meats, and more!
Yogurt Dill Sauce
Romesco Sauce is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor. This roasted red pepper based Spanish sauce is delicious with chicken, pork, seafood and roasted vegetables.
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This Chimichurri Sauce recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor.
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This lemon butter sauce, made with dry white wine and fresh dill, is the upgrade your fish dish craves!
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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!
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This easy homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is made with just 4-ingredients and the perfect dipping sauce.
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This garlic aioli is creamy, garlicky & ready in just 5 minutes! It’s an easy sauce made with fresh garlic, egg yolk, olive oil & lemon juice.
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With 6 simple ingredients and 7 minutes, you can make this restaurant worthy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce recipe!
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Sweet Chili Sauce. This Thai-inspired sauce is sweet and spicy, and goes well with fried fish that has a crispy coating. It’s made with sugar, vinegar, chili peppers, garlic, and sometimes fish sauce.
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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
- Red Cabbage Slaw
- Zucchini Fries
- Shirazi Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Air Fryer Fries
- More → 30+ Sides for Fried Fish
More Seafood Sauce Recipes
- Sauces for Shrimp
- Sauces for Tilapia
- Sauces for Mussels
- Sauces for Calamari
- Sauces for Fish
- Sauces for Salmon
- Sauces for Sushi
- Sauces for Coconut Shrimp
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13+ BEST Sauces for Fried Fish
Wondering what the best sauces for fish are, besides the classic tartar sauce? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 13+ tasty dipping sauces. Try this Louisiana-style Remoulade Sauce. A smoky and tangy dipping sauce that’s perfect for fried fish!
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Servings: 6 people
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)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Notes
I recommend leaving the homemade remoulade in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours after you mix it together. This time gives the ingredients a chance to wake up and mingle, resulting in a well-rounded, full-bodied flavor.
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Equipment
Small Bowl
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
