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Best Homemade Tartare Sauce Recipe

4.7 from 126 reviews

This homemade tartare sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment perfect for pairing with fish, seafood, or as a flavorful spread. Made from simple ingredients like mayonnaise, gherkins, capers, and fresh herbs, it offers a fresh and easy-to-make alternative to store-bought sauces.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 375 g whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gherkins (dill pickles), finely diced
  • 1 tbsp capers, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, finely diced gherkins, capers, red onion, fresh dill or parsley, lemon juice, sea salt flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper to a bowl. Stir everything together until well combined and the sauce is smooth.
  2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
  3. Refrigerate: Transfer the tartare sauce to a jar or an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow the flavors to meld and keep it fresh until ready to use.

Notes

  • The sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Use fresh herbs like dill for traditional flavor or parsley for a milder taste.
  • Gherkins can be substituted with finely chopped dill pickles if preferred.
  • Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to balance tartness and saltiness according to personal taste.
  • Serve chilled as an accompaniment to fried or grilled fish, seafood, or as a sandwich spread.

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