Tartare Sauce for Fish Seafood Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this homemade Tartare Sauce for Fish and Seafood—a creamy, tangy, and refreshing condiment that’s bursting with flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles, capers, and fresh parsley for a delightful crunch, while a splash of lemon juice and Dijon mustard add the perfect zing. A touch of minced shallot weaves subtle sweetness into the mix, making it the ultimate accompaniment for fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this tartar sauce is the ideal balance of zesty, creamy, and savory, perfect for enhancing your favorite seafood dishes. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully, and enjoy a homemade sauce that’s far superior to store-bought options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Pickles (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Capers (drained and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Shallot (finely minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and capers. Stir well to combine.
Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce or condiment for fish and seafood dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.8 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1767 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*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.
