Homemade Tartar Sauce

Transform your seafood dishes with this creamy and tangy Homemade Tartar Sauce, a quick and easy condiment that's ready in just 15 minutes! Made with zesty Dijon mustard, tangy capers, fresh parsley, and a zing of lemon juice, this sauce is bursting with bold, fresh flavors that elevate classics like fried fish and crab cakes. The finely chopped pickles and shallots add a delightful crunch and complexity to the velvety mayonnaise base, creating a perfectly balanced condiment that’s far superior to store-bought alternatives. Whether you're planning a fish fry or looking to dress up a sandwich, this refrigerator-friendly tartar sauce will become your go-to dip for seafood perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Pickles
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 1 tablespoon Shallot
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the pickles until you have about 3 tablespoons. Set aside.

Step 2

Mince the fresh parsley until you have approximately 2 tablespoons and add it to a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Roughly chop the capers to release their flavor and add 1 tablespoon to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely mince the shallot until you have about 1 tablespoon and add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

To the bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.

Step 6

Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Step 7

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until they are well blended.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.

Step 9

Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve with fried fish, seafood, or use as a condiment for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	339.1 grams (339.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1762

Total Fat 173.90g	223%
Saturated Fat 15.80g	79%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 2416mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 52.70g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 2.20g
Protein 1.00g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 174mg	4%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.9%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 11.8%