Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Transform your seafood dishes with this bright and zesty *Tarragon Tartar Sauce*, a homemade twist on the classic condiment that comes together in just 10 minutes! Bursting with fresh, herbaceous notes of tarragon and the tangy crunch of dill pickles and capers, this flavorful sauce is perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise, a hint of zippy Dijon mustard, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finely minced shallot adds a delicate sweetness, while salt and black pepper round out the taste. Ideal for pairing with crispy fish and chips, golden crab cakes, or succulent shrimp, this easy-to-make tartar sauce is a must-have for elevating any seafood spread. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld perfectly—it's well worth the wait!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons Dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 1 small Shallot
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the fresh tarragon leaves and set aside.

Step 2

Dice the dill pickles into small, uniform pieces.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the capers, then roughly chop them if desired.

Step 4

Peel and finely mince the shallot.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, tarragon, pickles, capers, and shallot.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Step 7

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and the sauce has a smooth, slightly chunky consistency.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving bowl or refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, such as fish and chips, crab cakes, or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	343.7 grams (343.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1785

Total Fat 173.90g	223%
Saturated Fat 15.80g	79%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 1580mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 58.30g	21%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 4.70g
Protein 1.80g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 213mg	5%

*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: 86.7%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 12.9%