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Crispy fried chicken bites with creamy dipping sauce and lemon wedges.

Tartar Sauce

Diana
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.
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 193
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Course Sauces and Seasonings
Cuisine Quick & Easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cornichons, finely chopped , or more if you love extra tang
  • 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
  • 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 fresh garlic grated on a microplane grater
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword homemade, tartar sauce
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