Homemade Tartar Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh, zesty flavor, this homemade tartar sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite seafood dishes. Made from a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, tangy pickles, briny capers, fragrant fresh parsley, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it delivers a balance of smoothness and texture. A splash of lemon juice brightens every bite, while finely minced shallot adds a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy tartar sauce comes together with simple pantry staples, making it a quick and flavorful addition to fried fish, crab cakes, or even as a spread for sandwiches. Plus, refrigerating it for 30 minutes enhances its taste, ensuring every bite is as vibrant and delicious as the last! Perfectly customizable, this homemade tartar sauce is a must-have for seafood lovers seeking a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought condiments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Pickles
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 tablespoon Shallot
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Finely chop the pickles until you have about 3 tablespoons. Set aside.
Mince the fresh parsley until you have approximately 2 tablespoons and add it to a mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the capers to release their flavor and add 1 tablespoon to the bowl.
Finely mince the shallot until you have about 1 tablespoon and add it to the mixing bowl.
To the bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until they are well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.
Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with fried fish, seafood, or use as a condiment for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2416 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*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.
