Best 5 Easy Real Tartar Sauce Recipes

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Creating a real tartar sauce is easy as long as you have the right ingredients and know the basic steps. It is a versatile condiment that can be great with fish, seafood, and other dishes. With a few simple ingredients, and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious tartar sauce that will instantly elevate any meal.

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CLASSIC TARTAR SAUCE



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You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! -Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASY, REAL TARTAR SAUCE



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I was astounded that not one recipe for tartar sauce on 'zaar actually contained cream of tartar. This is a basic version; add anything you like in your tartar sauce to the base, such as lemon juice, capers, or dill. Tartar sauce is great with just about any fried fish dish.

Provided by ketchupqueen

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sweet pickles or 1 dill pickle, minced very fine
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise (DO NOT use Miracle Whip) or 1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise (DO NOT use Miracle Whip)
1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar (use more if needed)
granulated sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise and pickle in small bowl.
  • Add cream of tartar.
  • Add sugar to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until served; keeps well in fridge.
  • Note: This tartar sauce changes color when allowed to sit or exposed to air; it is still safe to eat until it begins to turn rancid.

QUICK TARTAR SAUCE



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Uses ingredients you might have on hand to whip up for fish sticks or fish and chips.

Provided by Tapestry

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tartar Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and lemon juice together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TARTAR SAUCE



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Make an easy tartar sauce with the classic trio of mayonnaise, gherkins and capers. Sharp and tangy, it's perfect with crispy battered fish and chips

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Fish Course, Lunch, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tbsp mayonnaise
1 gherkin or 6 cornichons, finely chopped
1 tbsp capers , rinsed and chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tsp chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise, chopped gherkin or cornichons, capers, lemon juice, parsley and tarragon in a bowl and season.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium

TARTAR SAUCE I



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Simple tartar sauce for deep fried seafood. It is better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tartar Sauce

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Sure, here you go:

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your mayonnaise is cold before adding the other ingredients.
  • Add the ingredients gradually, tasting as you go, to adjust the flavor to your liking.
  • If you don't have any pickles, you can use finely diced cucumber instead.
  • Serve tartar sauce immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes, from fish and chips to fried chicken to vegetables. It's also a great addition to sandwiches and wraps. Try making your own tartar sauce at home using this easy recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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