Homemade Tartar Sauce (VIDEO)
This easy homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and perfect for fried fish! Made with simple ingredients in minutes for the best dipping sauce ever. This recipe makes about 2 cups of Tartar sauce - 1 tablespoon per serving
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl add the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, relish, dill, parsley, shallot, lemon zest and juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Optional but highly recommended – let sit in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine.
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Notes
- I opt for using sweet pickle relish for sweetness and convenience. If you prefer a less sweet tartar sauce, use the relish of your choice.
- The freshly grated shallot adds a subtle sweetness to the tartar sauce that onion powder doesn’t bring. You can also substitute for grated yellow onion for the same effect.
- Store the Tartar Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Make sure the container is sanitized beforehand and well-sealed to prevent any spoiling.
- Avoid dipping directly into the jar and only use clean utensils – any crumbs or bacteria from food or used utensils will make it go bad faster.
- Don’t leave the Tartar Sauce out – put it back in the refrigerator after opening or using, as the mayo or buttermilk can lead to it going bad if left out!
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
