Tartar sauce is a popular condiment that is typically served with seafood dishes, such as fish and chips or fried seafood platters. The sauce is made with a combination of mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and other ingredients that add flavor and texture. Here is a simple recipe for making homemade tartar sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more pickles, parsley, or lemon juice, depending on your personal preference.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with fish, seafood, or as a dip for vegetables.
Note: You can also add other ingredients such as chopped capers, chopped onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, or chopped herbs, such as tarragon, to customize the flavor of the tartar sauce.
This recipe makes about 1 cup of tartar sauce. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The tartar sauce is a great accompaniment to fish and chips and fried seafood, but it can also be used as a dip for vegetables or as a spread for sandwiches. Homemade tartar sauce is fresher and more flavorful than store-bought varieties and it is easy to make. So, next time you are enjoying seafood, try making this easy homemade tartar sauce.