Granny's Tartar Sauce
Whip up a batch of "Granny's Tartar Sauce," a homemade classic bursting with rich, tangy flavors that perfectly complement your favorite seafood dishes. This quick and easy condiment comes together in just 10 minutes, blending creamy mayonnaise with zesty dill pickles, briny capers, and the fresh brightness of parsley and lemon juice. A hint of Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of garlic powder elevate this tartar sauce to gourmet levels, while its no-cook simplicity makes it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Let it chill for 30 minutes to allow the vibrant flavors to meld, and serve cold as the ultimate pairing for crispy fried fish, shrimp, or even golden fries. Perfectly balanced and endlessly versatile, this is the only tartar sauce recipe you’ll ever need!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the dill pickles, fresh parsley, and capers using a sharp knife or food processor.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, parsley, and capers.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more pickle juice or lemon juice if you prefer a tangier flavor.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve cold alongside your favorite seafood dishes or as a dipping sauce for fries and other fried goodies.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (301.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1753.1 |
| Total Fat 173.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1577.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.4g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 14.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 65.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories