Homemade Tartar Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 Makes about 1 1/3 cups
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Tartar Sauce
Description
Homemade Tartar Sauce incorporates mayonnaise as the base, enriched with minced dill pickles that provide crunch and acidity. Adding chopped capers offers a saltier bite but is optional depending on preference. Fresh parsley contributes herbal brightness, and lemon juice adds fresh citrus acidity that lightens the sauce. Grated onion introduces a mild pungency and natural sweetness without overpowering the other ingredients.
The ingredients are combined and refrigerated for at least an hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it convenient to prepare ahead of time. Its creamy texture and balanced tang make it a versatile condiment for fried or grilled seafood and other dishes.
Grating an onion is simple: peel and trim the stem, then rub it against a fine grater to produce a pulp that's easy to incorporate into sauces while minimizing raw onion sharpness. Leftover grated onion can be stored, covered, and refrigerated for up to a week though its flavor will gradually diminish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles in a pinch, you can swap in bread-and-butter pickles, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley flat-leaf; minced; leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste, fresh
- 1 teaspoon onion grated
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, pickle, capers, parsley, lemon juice, and onion together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled through, at least an hour and preferably overnight. (You can stash the tartar sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week.)
Notes
- Grated onion adds subtle depth to sauces and can be prepared by rubbing peeled onion against a fine grater.
- The tartar sauce should chill at least an hour and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Grated onion pulp can be refrigerated covered for up to a week; flavor will lessen over time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Makes about 1 1/3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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