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Tartar Sauce

A ramekin with homemade tartar sauce shown with fried oysters.

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This homemade tartar sauce is creamy, tangy, and way better than anything from a jar! Made with mayo, lemon, cornichons, and capers, it comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with fried fish, seafood, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons (or more if you love extra tang)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole grain mustard, optional
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or a tiny bit of minced fresh garlic)
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients – In a bowl, combine the mayo, chopped cornichons, capers, mustard, lemon juice, parsley (or dill), and garlic powder.
  2. Stir and taste – Adjust the seasonings with more lemon juice, mustard, or salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Chill and serve – Refrigerate the covered tartar sauce for at least 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
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