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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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)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and chopped capers.
Step 2
Add the finely minced shallot, fresh dill, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 3
Stir in the Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the sauce has a uniform texture.
Step 5
Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (320.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1760.8 |
| Total Fat 173.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1903.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.2g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 17.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 68.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories