Best 9 Restaurant Style Tartar Sauce Recipes

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Whether you are looking to elevate your fish fry or seeking a creamy, tangy condiment to complement your favorite seafood dishes, mastering the art of creating restaurant-style tartar sauce is a culinary skill worth pursuing. This classic sauce, often served alongside fried or grilled fish, adds a burst of flavor and richness that transforms an ordinary meal into a gourmet experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can achieve that perfect balance of creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, and aromatic herbs that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC TARTAR SAUCE



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Classic Tartar Sauce made with just a few ingredients and in just a few minutes, you'll free up space on your fridge door and never buy bottled sauce again!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Sauce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickles (minced)
2 tablespoons pickle juice
2 tablespoons minced onion

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Chill in refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BIG BOY'S TARTAR SAUCE RESTAURANT RECIPE



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Make our Big Boy Tartar Sauce Restaurant Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Tartar Sauce will taste just like Big Boy's.

Provided by Mark

Categories     Dip     Sauce

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Horseradish
2 tablespoons minced fresh Onion
1/3 cup Dill Pickle Relish
1 clove Garlic (minced)
2 Hard Boiled Eggs (finely minced)
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/3 cup Chili Sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve, up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve with fish and other seafood, of course. But it is also great on french fries, hamburgers, sandwiches, chips and more.

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

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.

TARTAR SAUCE



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This recipe originally accompanied Ale-Battered Shrimp with Tartar Sauce .

Categories     Sauce     Mustard     Onion     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Chill     Tarragon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

FRISCH'S BIG BOY RESTAURANT'S TARTAR SAUCE



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Anyone from Ohio who has had Frisch's Tartar Sauce knows that THIS is THE best Tartar Sauce ever! It's great on hamburgers and of course fish sandwiches!!! "Cook Time" is for chilling in the frig.

Provided by Fox Hollow

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon juice from dill pickle
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Chill for at least an hour.

TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

*3 egg yolks
1/4 cup malt vinegar
1 1/2 cups peanut or vegetable oil
2 shallots, finely diced
3/4 cup finely chopped cornichons
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon celery salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In the food processor combine the egg yolks and malt vinegar. With the machine running, add the oil, drop by drop, until the mixture starts to look homogeneous and thick and silky. When the mixture looks like it has come together and is starting to thicken, the oil can be added a little bit faster until all the oil is added. Add the remaining ingredients and taste for seasoning. Season with salt, if needed. Transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Dips away!
  • *RAW EGG WARNING
  • Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

LOUISIANA-STYLE TARTAR SAUCE



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I've been trying to perfect a tartar sauce recipe for years. I think I've finally cracked the code. Hope you enjoy this Louisiana-style version.

Provided by Shep

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
2 tablespoons minced sweet onion
1 ½ teaspoons minced capers
1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chili-lime powder
⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Chop dill and sweet pickle relishes if needed to ensure they are finely chopped; drain any liquid.
  • Combine relishes in a bowl with mayonnaise, onion, capers, horseradish, lemon juice, chili-lime powder, seafood seasoning, and hot sauce; mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

KING'S INN TARTAR SAUCE - COPYCAT



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This is a cloned recipe similar to the tartar sauce served at the famous King's Inn restaurant on Baffin Bay in South Texas. Delicious with seafood or as a vegetable dip! A local chef shared it with me.

Provided by texmexgal

Categories     Sauces

Time 9h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint mayonnaise (ie Hellmann's)
1 medium onion
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1 garlic clove
1 cup sweet pickle relish (ie Del Monte, or less to taste)
3 -5 jalapeno peppers
2 ounces pimientos
25 Ritz crackers
5 saltine crackers
1/16 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Drain sweet pickle relish and pimentos.
  • Put saltines and Ritz crackers in a plastic bag and crush until fine with a rolling pin.
  • Put onions, garlic, olives, and jalapenos in food processor and chop until fine.
  • Add pickle relish and pimentos and chop.
  • Stir vegetables into mayonnaise.
  • Gently fold in crushed crackers.
  • Chill overnight to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve with seafood or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 510.2, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Tartar sauce is best made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
  • If you don't have any pickles, you can use capers instead.
  • To make a vegan tartar sauce, use vegan mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
  • Tartar sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for fried fish, shrimp, or vegetables.
  • It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
  • For a more flavorful tartar sauce, add a tablespoon of minced fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives.
  • If you like a tangy tartar sauce, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. With its creamy, tangy flavor, it's the perfect complement to fried seafood, fish tacos, and more. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce, give tartar sauce a try!

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