Spicy Avocado Tartar Sauce
Elevate your condiment game with this Spicy Avocado Tartar Sauce, a bold and creamy twist on a classic favorite. Featuring the velvety richness of ripe avocado blended with zesty pickles, briny capers, and a fiery kick of jalapeño and hot sauce, this recipe delivers both heat and freshness in every bite. Fresh cilantro and lime juice brighten the flavors, while a touch of garlic and mayo add depth and creaminess. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with seafood, crispy fries, or tacos, making it an ideal choice for those looking to add a spicy, tangy kick to their meals. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional tartar sauce, thanks to the natural creaminess of avocado. Enjoy it as a dip, spread, or topping for a flavor-packed punch!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons (finely chopped) pickles
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 (small, finely diced) jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the large avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Leave a few small chunks for texture, if desired.
Add the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, fresh cilantro, diced jalapeño, chopped capers, lime juice, minced garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or hot sauce if needed.
Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container.
Serve immediately with seafood, chips, or as a condiment, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 639 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
