Description
This homemade tartar sauce is creamy, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs, capers, and lemon juice. It’s the perfect balance of sharp and smooth, elevating any seafood dish or fried treats like fish and chips.
Ingredients
240g mayonnaise
15g Dijon mustard
15g capers, drained and finely chopped
30g cornichons or dill pickles, finely chopped
5g freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
15g fresh parsley, chopped
15g fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the Ingredients: Finely chop the capers, pickles, shallots (if using), parsley, and dill.
- Whisk the Base: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the Chopped Ingredients: Gently fold in the chopped capers, pickles, shallots, and herbs into the mayo mixture.
- Season: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the sauce needs more acidity, add a little extra lemon juice.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and sharpen.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the shallots.
Use vegan mayonnaise for a plant-based option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
