Homemade Tartar Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
197 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Homemade Tartar Sauce
Description
This homemade tartar sauce uses a base of mayonnaise, enriched by the acidity of dill pickle juice and fresh lemon juice, creating a tangy counterpoint to the creamy texture. The finely minced pickles, capers, and onions provide bursts of briny, sharp flavors and slight crunch dispersed evenly throughout.
Buttermilk contributes a subtle thinned creaminess that smooths the mix without diluting flavor. Chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note, while salt and white pepper season the sauce delicately. The combination yields a balanced tartar sauce that complements fried or grilled seafood well.
The sauce is best served chilled after allowing the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes. Finely mincing the solid components ensures each bite has integrated textures and consistent flavor without large harsh chunks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle , minced
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion minced, or white onion
- 1 tablespoon capers , drained and minced
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley , minced
- ½ lemon , juiced
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well to blend.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Finely mince the pickles, onions, and capers to ensure smooth flavor integration.
- Chill the sauce at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop fully.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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