Tartar Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh, zesty flavor, this homemade tartar sauce is the perfect companion for all your favorite seafood dishes. Made with a rich base of mayonnaise and accented by finely chopped pickles, capers, and shallots, this classic condiment delivers a delightful balance of saltiness and brightness. Fresh parsley and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice add a vibrant, herbaceous twist, while a hint of Dijon mustard ties it all together with a subtle, tangy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make tartar sauce is a must-have for fried fish, crab cakes, or shrimp. Refrigerate it to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dip right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.333 cup Pickles (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (drained and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Shallot (finely minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickles, and capers.
Add the chopped parsley, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot to the mixture.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning or add additional lemon juice if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a condiment with your favorite seafood dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 33 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.
