Tartar Sauce for Shrimp and Fish Sticks

Packed with pickles and capers, this flavored mayo is a homemade magic touch for any fried seafood feast.

Tartar sauce is a chilled and creamy condiment. It's traditionally paired with seafood like fried fish fillets, shrimp, and oysters.

Generally used as a sauce for fried, broiled, or smoked fish, tartar sauce includes mayonnaise, chopped pickles or pickle relish, onions, lemon juice, fresh or dried tarragon, salt, and pepper.

Its tangy flavor and creamy texture make it a popular condiment, particularly for seafood dishes such as fried fish, shrimp, and crab cakes.

For every ½ cup of mayonnaise, use 4 tablespoons of chopped pickles. I used Maille cornichons, which are imported from France. You can use pickle relish or chop up some dill pickles. I like to use a food processor to chop them up quickly.

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons (2 oz.) chopped cornichons, dill, or gherkin pickles
• ¼ cup minced onion (white or yellow onion)
• 2 teaspoons minced capers
• Juice of one half of a lemon, or 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or tarragon or ½ teaspoon dried herbs
• Freshly ground black pepper

• Add chopped shallots in place of the onions
• Herbs: fresh dill can be added or used in place of tarragon
• Use sour cream or plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise
• Add a little white sugar if you mix it up and feel like it's missing something.

1. Whisk mayonnaise, pickles, onions, capers, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl until combined.
2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Although tartar sauce is great to serve with seafood, its tangy taste lends itself well to a range of dishes beyond baked or fried fish.

Here are some additional ways to incorporate tartar sauce:

1. Burgers and Sandwiches: Spread the creamy white sauce on burgers or fish sandwiches for a tangy kick. Fried Shrimp Po' Boys go great with tartar sauce.
2. Dipping Sauce: Use as a dip for chicken tenders and sliced veggies.
3. Potatoes: Use it to top roasted potatoes.
4. Roasted Vegetables: Dip Roasted Veggies in tartar sauce.
5. Tacos: Add a dollop to Fish Tacos or Shrimp Tacos.

Store your homemade sauce in an airtight container to prevent spoilage. Keep it cold in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Before serving, give the sauce a quick whisk.

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• Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo
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Ditch the jarred stuff and make easy homemade tartar sauce! This flavored mayo, packed with pickles and capers, is the perfect sauce for all of your fish and seafood dishes.

Not only does it bring out the best in your fried fish, grilled salmon, or crab cakes, but it's also incredibly easy to whip up with just a few simple ingredients.

Give your next seafood meal a lift with this delicious, homemade tartar sauce!

No, traditional tartar sauce typically doesn't contain dairy. It's made using mayonnaise, chopped pickles, onions, lemon juice, and seasonings.

You can make tartar sauce with no mayo. Alternative ingredients include avocado mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sour cream, mashed avocado, or plain yogurt.

Burgers and Sandwiches: Spread tartar sauce on burgers or sandwiches for a tangy kick.

Traditional tartar sauce does not contain gluten. However, if you are purchasing a manufactured brand, check the label for a Gluten Free disclaimer.