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3-Ingredient Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce, a beloved accompaniment for seafood dishes, doesn't require you to be a gourmet chef to whip it up. With only three simple ingredients, you can easily create a homemade tartar sauce that rivals the flavors of your favorite restaurant.
Prep Time
2 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or air tight container.
- Place sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Stir before using.
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Notes
- Be sure to check the full post above for serving suggestions, storage, and much more!
- Recipe makes 1 ½ cups of tartar sauce and servings are based on 2 tablespoons each.
- Adjust the Consistency. If your tartar sauce is too thin, add more mayonnaise or refrigerate the sauce for some time. The chilling process often helps to thicken the sauce while also allowing the flavors to meld together better.
- Enjoy it with more than seafood. Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment. Not only for seafood but also on sandwiches, hamburgers or as a dipping sauce for fries and vegetables.
- Nothing beats the flavor of homemade tartar sauce. You get to make it to your exact tastes!
- Experiment with Flavors. You can add different ingredients to see which combination works best for your taste buds.
- Chill Before Serving. For better consistency and flavor, allow your tartar sauce to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
136IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.