Tartar Sauce With Capers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 portions
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Tartar Sauce With Capers
Description
The recipe starts by finely dicing fresh shallots and cornichons or pulse-chopping briefly in a food processor to maintain some texture without becoming mushy. Chopped capers, parsley, and dill add sharpness and herbal brightness. These ingredients are folded into mayonnaise along with lemon juice and salt, creating a balanced, creamy sauce with textured bits that contribute acidity and salty notes typical of tartar sauce.
The sauce requires at least 30 minutes refrigeration before serving to allow flavors to meld and deepen. It complements fried or grilled fish and seafood dishes, providing a refreshing counterpoint. The texture remains firm and not watery due to gentle mixing.
Variations include swapping vegan mayonnaise to create a dairy-free, egg-free version without changing the preparation style. Proper storage involves keeping the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, but freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
This tartar sauce is straightforward but benefits from using fresh herbs and proper chopping to achieve the desired flavor layers and mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 200 g mayonnaise
- 1 cornichon (finely chopped) (approx 40 grams)
- ½ shallot finely chopped, banana variety
- 20 g capers (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dill (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Start with preparing your vegetables and herbs. Finely dice the shallots and cornichon, and set them aside.
- Alternatively, blitz them in a food processor if you want them finer. Use the pulse function and avoid turning the vegetables into a mash.
- Chop the capers, parsley, and dill, and set them aside.
- Place the mayonnaise into a bowl and then add the shallots, cornichons, capers, herbs, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Check the seasoning and adjust it to your taste.
- Transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Notes
- After mixing, refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
- If using a food processor, pulse to finely chop ingredients without mashing them, preserving texture.
- Mix gently to avoid thinning the mayonnaise and keep a creamy, thick consistency.
- Swap regular mayonnaise for vegan mayonnaise to make the sauce suitable for vegan diets.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days; freezing is not recommended as it affects texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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