Best 5 Cajun Tartar Sauce For Seafood Recipes

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When it comes to seafood, a zesty and flavorful sauce can elevate the dining experience to new heights. Cajun tartar sauce, with its blend of tangy and savory ingredients, is a perfect condiment to complement the delicate flavors of seafood. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Louisiana, this sauce combines the boldness of Cajun spices with the classic components of tartar sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're preparing a simple seafood platter, grilling shrimp skewers, or indulging in a crispy fish fry, Cajun tartar sauce adds an irresistible layer of taste that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN-FLAVORED TARTAR SAUCE



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Spicy Cajun tartar sauce. The Cajun mix is fantastic on seafood!

Provided by TL in SA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tartar Sauce

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup olive oil mayonnaise
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine onion powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, pepper, paprika, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to make Cajun seasoning.
  • Measure 2 tablespoons of the seasoning into another bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill tartar sauce for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 509.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPICY CAJUN TARTAR SAUCE



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Once you know how easy it is to make your own tartar sauce or with this easy spicy cajun tartar sauce recipe, you'll never go back to store bought!

Provided by Nicole Cook | Daily Dish Recipes

Categories     Condiments Sauces and Dips

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
[1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning]
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, and mix well.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

SPICY CATFISH TENDERS WITH CAJUN TARTAR SAUCE



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This recipe is for people who like catfish and spicy foods. I haven't made as we don't care for this much hot spices. Though we do really like catfish. The tartar sauce can be made 2 days a head and chilled. recipe comes from another site.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 1/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-wide strips
8 cups canola oil, about (for frying)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Make Tartar Sauce: Stir together all ingredients in a bowl and chill, until ready to serve.
  • Prepare fish: Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a wide shallow dish.
  • Stir in fish strips and let stand at room temperature at least 10 and up to 30 minutes.
  • Pour enough oil into a 4 to 5 quart heavy pot to measure 2 inches and heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F (you can use a fry daddy) Stir flour, cornmeal, salt and Cajun seasoning in another wide shallow dish.
  • Fry fish; drain fish well in a colander.
  • Dredge one fourth of fish in flour mixture shaking off excess flour, then fry in oil, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until golden brown and just cooked through,1 1/2 to 2 minutes, remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat until all fish is fried.
  • Serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8852.5, Fat 932.3, SaturatedFat 74.8, Cholesterol 279.3, Sodium 3594.6, Carbohydrate 99.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 26.8, Protein 53.7

CAJUN COCKTAIL & CAJUN TARTAR SAUCES



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These two recipes have been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Cajun/Creole. Both these recipes are from cookbook: Cajun Cooking by Better Homes and Gardens. Cocktail Sauce & Tartar Sauce are served with all kinds of fried Cajun dishes, frog legs, catfish and seafood platters to name a few.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 batches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh horseradish, grated (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/4 cup sweet pickle, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, finely snipped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 dash bottled hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cajun Cocktail Sauce:.
  • In a large pot cook onions and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Stir in the water, tomato paste, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, dry mustard, salt and ground red pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer, uncovered 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or chilled with fried fish and seafood. Top the cocktail sauce with grated fresh horseradish, if desired.
  • Makes 3/4 cup of sauce.
  • Cajun Tartar Sauce:.
  • In a bowl stir tegether the mayonnaise, sweet picle, green onion, parsley, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
  • Served with fried fish and seafood.
  • Makes 1 1/4 cup of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.3, Fat 45.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 1640.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 17.7, Protein 3.7

SPICY CATFISH TENDERS WITH CAJUN TARTAR SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Appetizer     Fry     Horseradish     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Cornmeal     Winter     Capers     Gourmet     Chicago     Illinois     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 main-course or 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For fish
1 large egg
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 1/4 lb catfish fillets, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide strips
About 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning*
For tartar sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Prepare fish:
  • Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a wide shallow dish. Stir in fish strips and let stand at room temperature at least 10 and up to 30 minutes.
  • Pour enough oil into a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot to measure 2 inches and heat over moderate heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
  • Stir together flour, cornmeal, salt, and Cajun seasoning in another wide shallow dish.
  • Make tartar sauce:
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Fry fish:
  • Drain fish well in a colander. Dredge one fourth of fish in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until golden and just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 350°F. Repeat procedure with remaining fish strips in 3 batches.
  • Serve fish tenders hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
  • *Available for order: BlueChef (bluechef.com), The Spice Hunter (800-444-3016), and Mc Cormick (AASpices.com).

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and spices. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • If you like your tartar sauce spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, blend it in a food processor or blender until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Tartar sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cajun tartar sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of seafood dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, smooth or chunky, Cajun tartar sauce is sure to become a favorite condiment in your kitchen.

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