Best 7 Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipes

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Whether you're serving it with fish and chips, fried seafood, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables, tartar sauce is a classic condiment that adds a creamy, tangy flavor to any dish. Made with a base of mayonnaise, tartar sauce is typically flavored with pickles, capers, onions, and herbs such as parsley and dill. The variations are endless, allowing you to customize it to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple steps, you can make a delicious homemade tartar sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



Homemade Tartar Sauce image

My husband 'hates' fish but will eat it only if he has 'his' homemade tartar sauce. I think the capers make all the difference.

Provided by Klantz

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tartar Sauce

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped capers
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, onion, dill pickles, sweet pickles, parsley, lemon juice, capers, mustard, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for flavors to meld, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)



Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by jkenb

Number Of Ingredients 6

o 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip
o 1 medium dill pickle ( or 1/4 cup dill relish)
o 2 sprigs parsley
o 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
o 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes ( or fresh)
o 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all together in the food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds until finely chopped, but not smooth. 2. Best if refrigerated for an hour before use. 3. Note: Can be made without the food processor, using dill relish or finely minced pickle. 4. Lasts quite a while in the refrigerator.

CAPTAIN JACK'S FRIED FISH SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



Captain Jack's Fried Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce image

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Four 6- to 8-ounce white fish fillets
4 hoagie rolls
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup pickle slices
1/2 cup Homemade Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
  • Place the flour in a small shallow mixing bowl or pie plate. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne, and stir to combine. Place the beaten eggs in another bowl, and place the panko in a third bowl.
  • Dredge a fillet in the flour, then dip in the eggs and finish with a coating of panko. Repeat for the remaining fillets. Place the fillets in the oil and fry until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Place each fillet on a roll. Top each with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and some pickle slices. Finish with 2 tablespoons Homemade Tartar Sauce or serve it alongside.
  • Place the mayonnaise, chives, cornichons, parsley, capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper fitted with a steel blade, and pulse until the pickles are finely chopped and all the ingredients are mixed but not pureed.

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped cornichons
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cornichons, shallot, capers, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve, for up to 2 days. Stir again just before serving.

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

MY HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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My husband challenged me to make my own version of tartar sauce. This is the result of his challenge. ;o) The seasoning amounts in the recipe are estimated because I don't measure anything. I think it's especially good with broiled Tilapia. Enjoy!

Provided by CrysDanMom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon capers, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • It is best to make this about an hour before you plan to serve it so the flavors can blend.
  • Please note that we like a lot of onion in our tartar sauce so if you don't, you may want to adjust the amount used.

DAVID VENABLE'S LOBSTER BITES WITH HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



David Venable's Lobster Bites with Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 24

LOBSTER BITES:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
4 (4-ounce) lobster tails
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for coating
TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon capers, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1 (canned) whole roasted red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare the tartar sauce, whisk together all the ingredients listed above in a medium-sized mixing bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. To prepare the lobster bites, first preheat a deep fryer to 350°F (or fill a deep-sided pan with oil and set the temperature to medium-high). Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, dry mustard, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine the milk and the egg. Incorporate the milk and egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Remove the lobster meat from each shell and cut each tail into four pieces. Coat the lobster in the flour and then the batter. Fry, in three batches, for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately with the chilled tartar sauce

Tips:

  • For a creamy tartar sauce, use mayonnaise as the base.
  • For a tangy tartar sauce, use sour cream or yogurt as the base.
  • Add chopped pickles, onions, capers, and herbs to your tartar sauce for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have pickles, you can use chopped cucumbers instead.
  • If you don't have capers, you can use chopped olives instead.
  • For a spicy tartar sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
  • For a smoky tartar sauce, add a dash of smoked paprika.
  • Serve tartar sauce with fried fish, grilled fish, or shrimp.
  • You can also use tartar sauce as a dip for vegetables or crackers.

Conclusion:

Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make at home and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, or spicy tartar sauce, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meal, give tartar sauce a try!

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