Description
A quick whisked sauce made with mayo, ketchup, lemon, honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and gently smoky—ideal for fries, burgers, wraps, bowls, and roasted vegetables. Chill 30 minutes if possible for a smoother, more blended flavor.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise — 150 g (about ⅔ cup)
Ketchup — 90 g (about ⅓ cup)
Fresh lemon juice — 15 g (about 1 Tbsp)
Honey — 12 g (about 2 tsp)
Garlic, very finely minced — 1 medium clove (about 1 tsp / 3–4 g)
Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
Chili flakes — ¼ tsp (optional)
Fine salt — ⅛ tsp, then to taste
Black pepper — ⅛ tsp
Water — 1–2 tsp (optional, to thin)
Instructions
Whisk mayonnaise and ketchup until fully smooth.
Add lemon juice, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk again.
Taste and adjust: add a few drops more lemon for extra tang, or a tiny amount of honey if too sharp.
For a pourable sauce, whisk in 1–2 tsp water. For a thicker dip, skip the water.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes (recommended). Stir and serve.
Notes
Chilling helps the garlic mellow and the flavors settle. Store covered in the refrigerator 4–5 days and always use a clean spoon. Do not freeze (texture can split).
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Sauce / Dip
- Method: No-cook / Whisk
- Cuisine: American-style condiment
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (about 30 g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3.8 g
- Sodium: 221 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg