Description
Learn how to make a classic Tartar Sauce at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, capers, and fresh herbs come together to create the perfect accompaniment for seafood dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or cornichons
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice (optional)
- 1 small shallot or 1 tablespoon onion, finely minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, pickle juice if using, and minced shallot.
- Stir until well mixed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a teaspoon of sweet relish.
- This sauce pairs perfectly with fried fish, crab cakes, or roasted vegetables.
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
