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
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp cornichons, finely chopped , or more if you love extra tang
- 1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
- ¼ tsp garlic powder, or a small clove of garlic grated on a microplane grater
- Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mayo, chopped cornichons, capers, Dijon mustard (and whole grain mustard (if using), lemon juice, dill or parsley, and garlic powder. Adjust the seasonings with more lemon juice and mustard, as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1/2 cup mayonnaise | 2 tbsp cornichons | 1 tbsp capers | 1 tsp Dijon mustard | 1/4 tsp whole grain mustard (optional) | 1 tsp fresh lemon juice | 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill or parsley | 1/4 tsp garlic powder | Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 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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