ChefIrvin
Apr 261 min
Making your own homemade tartar sauce is easy and rewarding. Here’s a recipe that pairs perfectly with fried seafood. You’ll need a few ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons chopped green olives
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 hard cooked eggs
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional, but adds a nice tang)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chopped green olives, sweet pickle relish, capers, hard cooked eggs, and minced onion.
Add the dry mustard, hot pepper sauce and lemon for a touch of acidity.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir everything until well combined.
Refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
What to Serve with Tartar Sauce:
Tartar sauce is usually paired with fried seafood. Here are some mouthwatering ideas:
Crunchy Fried Shrimp
Deep-Fried Oysters
Crispy Fried Fish
Remember, you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. Some people like to add a sprinkle of dill or a dash of Tabasco sauce for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade tartar sauce! 🍽️🐟