Description
Homemade tartar sauce blends tangy mayonnaise with crisp pickles and zesty herbs for a classic condiment. Seafood dishes and crispy fish will shine with this simple, fresh accompaniment that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) real mayonnaise
- 1 cup (160 g) dill pickles, finely chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (3 g) dill (fresh or frozen) or finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) finely chopped onion (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, minced shallots, and fresh dill until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate capers and a splash of lemon juice, stirring to create a uniform consistency.
- Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors as needed.
- Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the tartar sauce a quick stir and serve chilled alongside seafood or as a zesty condiment.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of pickles like dill or bread-and-butter pickles to create unique flavor profiles that complement various seafood dishes.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Chop herbs finely to distribute flavors evenly and prevent large chunks from overwhelming the smooth sauce consistency.
- Let the tartar sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and intensify the taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg