This Is Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with "This Is Tartar Sauce," a creamy, tangy homemade condiment that's bursting with fresh flavor! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a perfectly balanced blend of velvety mayonnaise, zesty pickles, and the briny punch of capers, accented with the brightness of fresh parsley and lemon juice. Finely minced shallots and a hint of Dijon mustard add a gourmet twist, while a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper round out this versatile dip. Ideal for pairing with crispy fish, golden french fries, or as a dip for your favorite appetizers, this chilled tartar sauce is a must-have at your next seafood feast. Skip the store-bought version and savor the freshness of this easy, homemade classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Pickles (dill or sweet), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Capers, finely chopped
- 1 small Shallot, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, chopped capers, and minced shallot.
Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the mixture and stir well to combine.
Season the tartar sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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. This step is optional but highly recommended.
Serve the tartar sauce chilled alongside seafood dishes, french fries, or use it as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2567 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% | |
*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.
