Tartar Sauce
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
- 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
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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