BEST Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: BEST Tartar Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed/drained and roughly chopped; 1 small shallot, finely minced; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (fresh dill is also a great option for seafood); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional); 1 tablespoon finely chopped olives (optional); 1 teaspoon horseradish (optional)

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5.0

366 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
215 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American, International

BEST Tartar Sauce Recipe

Nevaeh Sloan

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This Tartar Sauce achieves the perfect balance of piquancy without it being too tart or too sweet. It's thoroughly delicious and wonderfully versatile!

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles (use cornichons for more crunch or bread and butter pickles if you prefer it sweeter)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed/drained and roughly chopped
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (fresh dill is also a great option for seafood)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped olives (optional)
1 teaspoon horseradish (optional)

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. The longer the better as the flavors improve over time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 355mg (15%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	215kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Sodium	355mg	15%
Potassium	36mg	1%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	95IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%