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tarter sauce.jfif

An easy, 5-minute creamy tartar sauce is the perfect match for the fried seafood you are preparing. The briny capers, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs pierce straight through the rich, fried exterior to elevate the juicy flavor of the seafood underneath.

 

Homemade Zesty Tarter Sauce

This versatile cream sauce adds a tangy, slightly spicy kick that pairs perfectly with deep-fried seafood.

  • Prep time: 5 minutes

  • Yield: About 1 cup

 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp finely minced dill pickles or capers

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika or Old Bay seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp hot sauce or cayenne pepper (optional) 

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