Bring the iconic taste of your favorite seafood restaurant home with this easy and irresistible Red Lobster Tartar Sauce recipe. Made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy sweet pickle relish, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, this zesty sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. A touch of minced onion and a dash of granulated sugar elevate its flavor profile, while a quick chill in the fridge allows the bold flavors to come together beautifully. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade tartar sauce is the ultimate accompaniment for fried fish, crispy shrimp, or tender crab cakes. Perfectly simple yet bursting with flavor, this copycat recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers!
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion.
Add the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the texture is smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding an extra pinch of salt or a touch more sugar based on preference.
Transfer the tartar sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes like fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes.
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 172.6 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 969 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*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.