Best 11 Homemade Tarter Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a tangy and delectable sauce to complement your seafood dishes, look no further than the classic homemade tarter sauce. This creamy and flavorful sauce is a perfect blend of mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, onions, and herbs, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will elevate any fish or seafood dish. Whether you're enjoying a crispy fried fish sandwich, succulent baked salmon, or a platter of steamed shrimp, homemade tarter sauce is an indispensable condiment that adds a burst of freshness and zest to every bite. With its versatility and ease of preparation, this beloved sauce is a staple in many kitchens, and with just a few simple ingredients, you can create a homemade tarter sauce that rivals any store-bought version.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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This classic homemade tartar sauce is the perfect sauce to serve with fish and seafood, and it takes no more than 10 minutes to throw together.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Condiment     Sauce

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon pickle or cornichons, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon capers , chopped
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, dill, lemon juice, mustard, minced onion (if using), capers, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Refrigerate the tartar sauce until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize About 2/3 Cup (5 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEST HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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This Tartar Sauce achieves the perfect balance of piquancy without it being too tart or too sweet. It's thoroughly delicious and wonderfully versatile!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     condiment     Sauce

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles ((use cornichons for more crunch or bread and butter pickles if you prefer it sweeter))
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed/drained and roughly chopped
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (fresh dill is also a great option for seafood)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped olives (optional)
1 teaspoon horseradish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. The longer the better as the flavors improve over time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 355 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



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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



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped capers
10 tablespoons chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, juiced
Dash hot sauce
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors marry.

TARTAR SAUCE



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Ina Garten's recipe for Tartar Sauce from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network is fresher than the store-bought stuff, and it's so easy it takes only five minutes.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons small-diced pickles or cornichons
1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon coarse-grained mustard
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or mini chopper fitted with a steel blade and pulse several times until the pickles are finely chopped and all the ingredients are well 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.

TARTAR SAUCE



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Creamy tartar sauce is easy to make at home! For a sweeter flavor, substitute pickle relish for the dill pickles.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle or pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped pimiento
1 teaspoon grated onion

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 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

EASY TARTAR SAUCE



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I've tried a ton of recipes for tartar sauce, and this by far, is the best. It's easy to make but it's absolutely fantastic! The measurements don't have to be exact for this to work, so play with your food!

Provided by eCCAbOO

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 tablespoon mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup dill relish
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • You're done!

TARTAR SAUCE



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Packed with crunchy, sharp zing from onion, and tang and savoriness from capers, this homemade tartar sauce delivers bold freshness. Once you've mixed the base below, you can stir in more of whichever ingredients you most enjoy. And if you don't like the bite of raw onion, you can soak it in cold water for 10 minutes and drain before stirring it in. Thick yet spreadable, this works as a dip, too.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
2 teaspoons capers, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pickle, onion, capers, lemon juice, mustard and dill, if using. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Use as a dip for fried fish or other seafood, fries, chips, pita chips and crudités. Mix into tuna, egg or potato salad, or spread onto bread for tuna, egg or chicken salad sandwiches, as well as for roast beef and fried chicken or fish sandwiches, and salmon burgers.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise as the base of your tartar sauce. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the sauce.
  • Add chopped pickles, onions, capers, and fresh herbs to give your tartar sauce a classic flavor.
  • For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar.
  • If you like a spicy tartar sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dollop of Sriracha.
  • Serve tartar sauce with fish and chips, fried shrimp, or grilled salmon.

Conclusion:

Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Whether you are making a classic fish fry or trying something new like shrimp tacos, tartar sauce is sure to be a hit. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your meal, give tartar sauce a try.

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