Seafood Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this zesty and creamy homemade Seafood Tartar Sauce! Packed with layers of flavor from finely chopped dill pickles, briny capers, and a touch of fresh shallot, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy and savory. Fresh dill and a splash of vibrant lemon juice add a refreshing herbal note, while Dijon mustard delivers a subtle kick to round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy condiment pairs perfectly with fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, and grilled seafood. Letting the sauce chill allows the ingredients to harmonize into an irresistibly bold and smooth dipping or topping sauce. Give your seafood recipes a restaurant-quality upgrade with this classic yet simple tartar sauce made from scratch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon, rinsed and chopped Capers
- 1 tablespoon, finely minced Shallot
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise as the base.
Finely chop the dill pickles and capers, then add them to the bowl.
Mince the shallot and chop the fresh dill, and stir them into the mixture.
Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and add the Dijon mustard for a tangy kick.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste if necessary.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the tartar sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold alongside your favorite seafood dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.7 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1577 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*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.
