The Best Tartar Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavor, "The Best Tartar Sauce" is a homemade classic that elevates any seafood dish. This quick 10-minute recipe combines rich mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles, briny capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a delightful balance of creaminess and acidity. Fresh dill, minced shallot, and freshly squeezed lemon juice lend a vibrant, herbaceous twist, while a touch of sugar and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavors. Perfectly versatile, this easy-to-make tartar sauce pairs beautifully with crispy fish and chips, grilled shrimp, or as a zesty dip for veggies. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, it's a must-have condiment for your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Pickles (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Capers (drained and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Shallot (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and chopped capers.
Add the finely minced shallot, fresh dill, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the sauce has a uniform texture.
Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1904 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 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.
