Low Fat Homemade Tartar Sauce
Dive into the delicious simplicity of this Low Fat Homemade Tartar Sauce, a health-conscious twist on the classic condiment that's perfect for pairing with your favorite seafood dishes. Made with creamy low-fat mayonnaise and flavored with the tangy bite of dill pickles, capers, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe packs all the flavor with significantly fewer calories. Fresh herbs like dill and parsley bring a vibrant, aromatic touch, while a blend of garlic and onion powder adds depth to every bite. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to prepare, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time and a brief chill in the fridge to let the bold flavors meld. Whether you're serving it alongside baked cod, grilled shrimp, or crunchy fish tacos, this tangy, guilt-free tartar sauce will elevate your meal without compromising your healthy eating goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Finely chop the dill pickles and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Rinse the capers under cold water, pat them dry with a paper towel, and add them to the bowl.
Add the low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley, ensuring no large stems remain. Add these herbs to the mixture.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly using a spatula or wooden spoon until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt according to your personal preference.
Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving dish or jar, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold with your choice of baked, grilled, or pan-seared seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3098 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 173 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.
