Wasabi Tartar Sauce
Elevate your meals with the zesty kick of homemade Wasabi Tartar Sauce, a bold twist on the classic condiment. This creamy, flavor-packed recipe combines rich mayonnaise and fiery wasabi paste with tangy dill pickles, briny capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced bite. Fresh dill and a splash of lemon juice brighten each spoonful, while a touch of garlic adds savory depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for pairing with crispy fried fish, shrimp, or calamari, and doubles as a crowd-pleasing dip for veggies or fries. Refrigerate before serving to let the vibrant flavors blend into pure perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 3 tablespoons Dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise and wasabi paste. Stir until the wasabi is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Fold in the finely chopped dill pickles and capers, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the minced fresh dill, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir again, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Transfer the Wasabi Tartar Sauce to a small bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, alongside seafood dishes like fried fish, shrimp, or calamari, or use as a dip for vegetables or fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.6 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 8860 mg | 385% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
