This easy and creamy tartar sauce is the perfect side dish for seafood lovers. Made with simple, everyday ingredients like mayonnaise, pickle relish, and lemon juice, it’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. Whether you’re serving it with fried fish or crispy shrimp, this versatile recipe is sure to elevate your meal.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Tartar Sauce
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients in separate bowls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion.
- Add Lemon Juice and Season: Stir in lemon juice (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh mayonnaise and finely minced onion will give the tartar sauce a better flavor. Avoid using pre-made mayo with extra additives for the best taste.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the tartar sauce sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors blend together and makes it taste even better.
- Adjust Lemon Juice: If you prefer a tangier sauce, add a little extra lemon juice. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more to your liking.
- Customize with Pickles: If you like a stronger pickle flavor, increase the amount of sweet pickle relish. You can also try dill relish for a different taste.
- Season to Taste: Don’t skip the salt and pepper! Season the sauce to your preference, but be careful not to over-salt, especially if you’re using salted mayonnaise.
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftovers tartar sauce it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14 grams)
- Calories: 30
- Total Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Potassium: 9.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
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Tartar Sauce
Description
This easy and creamy tartar sauce is the perfect side dish for seafood lovers. Made with simple, everyday ingredients like mayonnaise, pickle relish, and lemon juice, it’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. Whether you’re serving it with fried fish or crispy shrimp, this versatile recipe is sure to elevate your meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients in separate bowls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion.
- Add Lemon Juice and Season: Stir in lemon juice (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh mayonnaise and finely minced onion will give the tartar sauce a better flavor. Avoid using pre-made mayo with extra additives for the best taste.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the tartar sauce sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors blend together and makes it taste even better.
- Adjust Lemon Juice: If you prefer a tangier sauce, add a little extra lemon juice. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more to your liking.
- Customize with Pickles: If you like a stronger pickle flavor, increase the amount of sweet pickle relish. You can also try dill relish for a different taste.
- Season to Taste: Don’t skip the salt and pepper! Season the sauce to your preference, but be careful not to over-salt, especially if you’re using salted mayonnaise.
