Easy Tartar Sauce with a Kick
Transform your seafood dishes with this zesty, flavor-packed Easy Tartar Sauce with a Kick! This creamy, homemade condiment elevates the classic tartar sauce with a bold twist of hot sauce and Dijon mustard, perfectly balanced with tangy dill pickles, capers, and fresh parsley. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic powder add brightness and depth, while a quick 10-minute prep time makes it an effortless addition to your meal. Whether you're dipping crispy fish, slathering it on a sandwich, or serving it as a zippy dip for fries, this sauce is sure to be the star of the table. Easy, delicious, and customizable, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe when you want traditional tartar sauce with a spicy upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Capers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise as the base for your tartar sauce.
Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles, capers, and fresh parsley, ensuring even distribution.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and Dijon mustard to the mixture for tangy flavor.
Incorporate the hot sauce and garlic powder for a subtle spicy kick.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste, mixing thoroughly.
Taste your tartar sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or hot sauce to your preferred level of seasoning.
Transfer the finished tartar sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, though it can be served immediately if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 5886 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
