Tartar Sauce

Name: Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), chopped; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp shallot, finely minced; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

A creamy, tangy mayonnaise-based sauce with pickles, capers, and fresh dill - the classic companion for fried fish, crab cakes, and seafood.

5 minEasyServes 8110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), chopped
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp shallot, finely minced
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
2

Fold in 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 2 tbsp drained, chopped capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), and 2 tbsp finely minced shallot.
3

Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed.
4

Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Tartar Sauce?

As written, 5 minutes: 5 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 15 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for capers in Tartar Sauce?

The entry for Tartar Sauce calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Tartar Sauce low-carb?

A serving of Tartar Sauce carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Tartar Sauce contain fish?

Yes: 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Tartar Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Tartar Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Egg-emulsified sauces do not freeze; make only what you will use within the week.

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