Spoon in a bowl of tartar sauce.

Tartar Sauce

The ultimate seafood condiment, this creamy tartar sauce is rich, tangy, and slightly sweet.

Servings: 1⅓ cups
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons minced shallots (from 1 small shallot)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, capers, shallots, lemon juice, relish, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Make-Ahead Instructions: The tartar sauce will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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  • Serving size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 165
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Sodium: 205 mg
  • Cholesterol: 9 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.