Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
A simple tartar sauce recipe that can be adapted for what you have on hand.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dill relish (Or homemade dill relish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve. Before serving, spoon the tartar sauce into individual ramekins
Notes
Start with good ingredients. Use real mayonnaise and high-quality pickles or relish.
Fresh lemon juice and finely chopped shallots or onions will give your tartar sauce a bright, lively flavor.
Taste the sauce before chilling and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a little more lemon juice for extra tang or more salt if desired.
Good additions include chopped fresh parsley, fresh dill, chopped garlic, mustard, and capers for more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 47kcal