BEST Tartar Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American, International
BEST Tartar Sauce Recipe
Description
This tartar sauce combines mayonnaise and crème fraîche (or sour cream) to create a rich and creamy base. Finely chopped dill pickles, capers, shallot, and garlic add textured bursts of tang and mild sharpness. Fresh parsley or dill lends herbal freshness, while lemon juice and Dijon mustard provide acidity and mild heat. Onion powder, black pepper, and optional hot sauce, olives, or horseradish contribute subtle background notes.
The mixture is stirred together and chilled for at least two hours or overnight, allowing the ingredients to meld and the flavors to mellow. The result is a well-balanced sauce with a creamy texture and a complex savory tang that complements fried or grilled seafood, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Its straightforward preparation and adaptable ingredients make this tartar sauce a dependable accompaniment for a variety of dishes that benefit from a bright, creamy contrast.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle use cornichons for more crunch or bread and butter pickles if you prefer it sweeter, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed/drained and roughly chopped
- 1 shallot small, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped; fresh dill is also a great option for seafood
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon olives finely chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon horseradish optional
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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