Tasty Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this homemade Tasty Tartar Sauce, a creamy, flavor-packed condiment that comes together in just 10 minutes! Made with rich mayonnaise and brightened by the tang of finely chopped dill pickles, capers, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sauce gets an herbaceous kick from fresh dill and a subtle punch from Dijon mustard. The addition of minced shallot adds a delightful depth of flavor, perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and pepper. Perfectly chilled and bursting with bold, zesty notes, this tartar sauce is the ultimate companion for crispy fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes. Easy to make and even better after a few hours of resting in the fridge, this recipe is a must-have for seafood lovers looking to upgrade their meals with a homemade touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons (finely chopped) Dill pickles
- 2 teaspoons (drained, finely chopped) Capers
- 1 small (finely minced) Shallot
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (finely chopped) Fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (freshly ground, or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, and finely chopped capers.
Add the minced shallot, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh dill to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
Season the tartar sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir once more to incorporate the seasoning.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Serve chilled with your favorite seafood dishes, such as fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.7 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 3% | |
*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.
