In the world of condiments, tartar sauce stands as a testament to the beauty of simplicity and tradition, embodying the essence of seafood accompaniment.
Tartar Sauce
This creamy, tangy sauce, with its humble beginnings and rich culinary significance, has navigated through centuries to become a staple on dinner tables worldwide. Dating back to the 19th century, tartar sauce initially gained popularity in France before making a splash across European and American cuisines. Named after the Tatar people of Central Asia, its introduction to the culinary world was nothing short of revolutionary, offering a refreshing zest to the seafood dining experience.
Try it with Spicy Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, or basically any seafood.
Ingredients
Serves: 16 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large pickle, chopped finely
- ¼ of a small onion, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped (optional)
- 1 hard boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Tartar Sauce
Chop all the ingredients finely and mix with the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl.
Season to taste and adjust the acidity with more lemon juice if necessary.
Chill and serve.
More Sauce and Dip Recipes
If you love dips and sauces as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- South Carolina-Style Mustard Barbecue Sauce
- Sriracha Sauce
- Paleo Chocolate Sauce
- Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
- Paleo Cranberry Sauce
- Mexican Salsa Verde
- Red Pepper Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Avocado Vegetable Dip
- Egg Salad Dip
- Raspberry Lime Fruit Dip
📖 Recipe
Tartar Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large pickle chopped finely
- ¼ of a small onion chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped (optional)
- 1 hard boiled egg chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chives finely chopped (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop all the ingredients finely and mix with the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl.1 cup homemade mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 large pickle, ¼ of a small onion, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 hard boiled egg, 1 teaspoon chives, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Season to taste and adjust the acidity with more lemon juice if necessary.
- Chill and serve.
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