Tartar Sauce

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh, zesty flavor, this homemade tartar sauce is the perfect companion for all your favorite seafood dishes. Made with a rich base of mayonnaise and accented by finely chopped pickles, capers, and shallots, this classic condiment delivers a delightful balance of saltiness and brightness. Fresh parsley and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice add a vibrant, herbaceous twist, while a hint of Dijon mustard ties it all together with a subtle, tangy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make tartar sauce is a must-have for fried fish, crab cakes, or shrimp. Refrigerate it to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dip right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup Pickles (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Capers (drained and finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Shallot (finely minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped parsley, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot to the mixture.

Step 3

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 4

Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning or add additional lemon juice if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a condiment with your favorite seafood dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	365.3 grams (365.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1758

Total Fat 174.10g	223%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 2465mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 51.90g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1.80g	6%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 1.20g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 133mg	3%

*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: 88.1%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 11.7%