Tartar sauce is a classic condiment that is typically served with fried or grilled fish, seafood, and vegetables. It is a versatile sauce that can also be used as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or chips. This article provides three delicious recipes for tartar sauce, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic tartar sauce made with mayonnaise, chopped gherkins, capers, and onions. The second recipe is a tangy tartar sauce made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh dill. The third recipe is a spicy tartar sauce made with Sriracha sauce, horseradish, and Old Bay seasoning. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a classic tartar sauce or something with a little more kick, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.
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CLASSIC TARTAR SAUCE
You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! -Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
FRIED COD FOR FISH AND CHIPS WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Simple and Yummy! We think it's better than Ivar's fish and chips which is the best fast food fish and chips in the USA! Try this Recipe #406770 with it. ***Please note that the nutrition facts are a little misleading - you will not be using all of the flour/salt dredge mixture and most of the shortening will still be in the pan when you are done cooking.***
Provided by Secret Agent
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 6 pieces, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut each fillet into 3 pieces and dry on paper towels.
- Heat the fat until the end of a wooden spoon bubbles, about 375*.
- Mix flour with salt and pepper in a flat dish.
- Mix egg and water in a bowl.
- Dredge cod pieces on all sides and shake off excess flour.
- Dip dredged pieces into egg wash and shake off excess egg.
- Dip into flour once again and shake off excess flour.
- Fry in hot fat until the pieces are nicely browned.Don't crowd the pan. Depending on the thickness of the fish it could take 2 to 5 minutes. Try to turn no more than once.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with a lemon wedge, Recipe #406770 and fries.
HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE
My husband 'hates' fish but will eat it only if he has 'his' homemade tartar sauce. I think the capers make all the difference.
Provided by Klantz
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tartar Sauce
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, onion, dill pickles, sweet pickles, parsley, lemon juice, capers, mustard, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for flavors to meld, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
MCDONALD'S® TARTAR SAUCE COPYCAT
I tweaked this recipe for months until I came up with a very good clone of McDonald's® famous tartar sauce.
Provided by duboo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tartar Sauce
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons relish, capers, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, parsley, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Stir remaining relish and onion into the blended mixture.
- Transfer sauce to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
FRIED IPSWICH WHOLE BELLY CLAMS WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Provided by Sandy Ingber
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Fry Seafood Clam Summer Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Set up for what we call "standard breading procedure": Put the flour in a shallow bowl; put the eggs in a second shallow bowl and beat them with a fork; put the cracker meal, bread crumbs, cornmeal, and Old Bay in a third shallow bowl and whisk to combine.
- Spread the clams out on several layers of paper towels and blot them as dry as possible.
- Heat about 3 inches of canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat to 360°F.
- Toss the clams in the flour and shake off any excess. Dip the clams into the egg, coating them completely. Lift them out by the handful and let any excess egg drip off, then put the clams into the breading mixture and toss to coat them completely. Keep one hand dry and use the other hand for wet. Transfer to the baking sheet. If the breading begins to clump, put it through a coarse sieve.
- Fry the clams in small batches-crowding the pan will lower the temperature of the oil and the clams will come out greasy-until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
- Pile the clams on 4 dinner plates and serve with individual bowls of tartar sauce-and some fries.
CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Charming fish shacks and salty sea air aren't a weeknight possibility for most of us, but thankfully, this recipe is. It features a clever technique from recipe developer Molly Kreuger: Creamy tartar sauce is spread on the fish to add flavor, keep the fillets moist during cooking and help the bread crumbs adhere to the fish. (Feel free to use your favorite tartar sauce in place of the one below.) The fish is baked until nearly cooked through, then broiled to toast the breadcrumb topping. The end result is crispy, creamy, tangy and moist, all of which is achieved without having to deal with a big pot of oil. Eat with more tartar sauce and a squeeze of lemon.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper part. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, capers, pickles, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Using a Microplane, finely grate the garlic into the bowl, then grate in the zest of the lemon. (Hold onto the lemon; you'll use the juice later.) Stir to combine and season the tartar sauce to taste with salt and lots of pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the panko and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the fish dry on all sides and season lightly all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased or foil-lined sheet pan. Coat the top with a thin layer of the tartar sauce (a scant tablespoon per fillet). Sprinkle the panko evenly on top (about 2 tablespoons per fillet), pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake the fish on the top rack until almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes for fillets between ½- and ¾-inch-thick (though you should check earlier, if using a thinner fish). An instant-read thermometer should read somewhere between 125 and 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon to the tartar sauce and cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges for serving.
- When the fish is nearly cooked through, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish on the top rack until the bread crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily and registers 140 degrees in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes. Eat with a spoonful of tartar sauce, more black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. (Any extra tartar sauce will keep for up to a week in the fridge.)
BEER-BATTERED HALIBUT WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Beer-battered halibut is all about the crisp, crunchy exterior, and this easy recipe shows you precisely how to get it. This 30-minute recipe delivers moist, never-greasy fish with a wonderful crust. Creamy tartar sauce brightened with tarragon and parsley is its ideal foil.
Provided by Chris Pandel
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the tartar sauce: In a bowl, add the parsley, tarragon, shallot, and cornichon. Chop the hard boiled egg by removing the yolk and crumbling it, then dice the white. Add both yolk and whites to the bowl. Add vinegar, salt, mustard, mayonnaise, and a few dashes of hot sauce (or more to taste). Stir to combine and set aside.
- For the beer batter: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cake flour and baking soda with a fork. Slowly pour in the beer, stirring the entire time (it's okay if there are a few lumps). The batter should be thin, falling off the fork easily so it coats the fish, not heavy like pancake batter. Set aside.
- Fry the halibut: Fill a deep heavy-bottomed pan with oil-don't go higher than 2 inches from the rim-and heat to 350 degrees F. Season the halibut with salt on both sides. Test the oil by cooking a few drops of batter; they should float to the surface when the oil's hot enough. Remove these "tester crunchies" with a slotted spoon. One piece at a time, drop the fish into the beer batter, then remove it, letting the excess drip off. Then place it halfway into the oil, letting a crust form for 10 seconds, then releasing it gently into the pan. Repeat with two more pieces (three at a time), so the pan isn't overcrowded and cook each for 3-4 minutes. Remove the fish to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Season with flaky sea salt and serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
BIG BOY'S TARTAR SAUCE CLONE / COPYCAT
There is a distinct difference in the sauce used to make Big Boy's Slim Jim sandwich.. the Elias Brother's chain (in the midwest) uses tartar sauce, and Bob's Big Boys out west use a type of 1000-Island.. since moving from Michigan to Florida, I had to figure out how to duplicate that awesome sandwich, and I did it. The key is this tartar sauce, which is kind of silly, because how many ways can you make tartar sauce, lol.. Well one day when I was back in Michigan for a visit, I bought a jar of their famous tartar to bring home with me, and made a simple clone from the ingredients listed on the jar. This is perfect. Now I can have Slim Jims whenever.. Oh! Today was whenever - LOL!!
Provided by steve in FL
Categories Sauces
Time 4m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all, allow flavors to blend several hours.
- Note: To make the wonderful Slim Jim sandwich (basically a ham/swiss, but the technique is kind of important, as is the combination of sauce and ingredients) see recipe #246365. Big Boy grills their sandwiches to toast the buns. . I grill them on the George Foreman thing.
EASY TARTAR SAUCE
I've tried a ton of recipes for tartar sauce, and this by far, is the best. It's easy to make but it's absolutely fantastic! The measurements don't have to be exact for this to work, so play with your food!
Provided by eCCAbOO
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- You're done!
LUBY'S FRIED FISH AND TARTAR SAUCE
The crust on this cod sticks perfectly, fried up golden brown and crisp. We've never had fried fish from Luby's so we can't speak to its authenticity... but we can say this is mighty good fried cod. There are not a lot of seasonings in the recipe, so the flavor of the fish shines. The homemade tartar sauce is the perfect...
Provided by Mary Mouchette
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Place flour in a bowl and place crackers in another bowl. (Make sure bowls are big enough so you have enough space to coat fish.)
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Coat fish pieces with flour, shaking off excess.
- 4. Dip into buttermilk mixture.
- 5. Then crackers coating evenly and pressing crackers firmly onto fish.
- 6. Deep fry in oil (350-365) till done and golden brown.
- 7. For the tartar sauce: In a medium bowl mix onions, parsley, mayonnaise, and relish.
- 8. Using a rubber spatula, fold together mayonnaise and the onion mixture. Refrigerate to chill before serving. I always make the tartar sauce ahead of time so the flavors can blend.
TARTAR SAUCE
This recipe originally accompanied Ale-Battered Shrimp with Tartar Sauce .
Categories Sauce Mustard Onion No-Cook Vegetarian Mayonnaise Lemon Chill Tarragon Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
EASY FRIED SHRIMP AND TARTAR SAUCE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-frying thermometer. Heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour and beer until a smooth batter is formed. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Lightly salt the shrimp. Holding the tails, dip the shrimp into the batter to evenly coat on both sides.
- One by one, gently drop the battered shrimp into the hot oil. Fry, flipping once if necessary, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes. While frying the shrimp, be sure to monitor the temperature of the oil and maintain it at 375 degrees F. Transfer the fried shrimp to the cooling rack and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Serve the fried shrimp with Tartar Sauce for dipping.
- Mix the mayonnaise, dill, cornichons, vinegar, capers, mustard and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
TANGY (NOT SWEET) TARTAR SAUCE
This the tartar sauce my mom made growing up, no sweet relish here! The pickle juice replaces lemon juice for acidity and tang. So simple and worth the little bit of time. (I don't like sweet pickles in my potato salad either!)
Provided by Sharon Springer Andrews
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tartar Sauce
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir the mayonnaise, onion, pickle, and pickle juice together in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and celery salt to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
TARTAR SAUCE
I haven't purchased tartar sauce in many years. We do not like any hint of sweetness, preferring the combination of dill pickle, lemon, onion and Worcestershire to flavor the sauce. This will keep a long time in the refrigerator. Note to World Tour participants - this recipe is included in the British category. Similar sauce recipes (making the mayonnaise from scratch, of course) go back to Medieval times, and have been found in British books as early as 1685. It's also wonderful served with fish and chips, if you aren't very fond of malt vinegar.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 2 T, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all together in the food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds until finely chopped, but not smooth.
- Best if refrigerated for an hour before use.
- Note: Can be made without the food processor, using dill relish or finely minced pickle.
- Lasts quite a while in the refrigerator.
JUST TOO EASY TARTAR SAUCE
My Mom always made tartar sauce this way. I like it much better than the bottled kind. I've tried plenty of fancy recipes, but I always come back to this one. Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best.
Provided by BETHANY T.
Categories Sauces
Time 2m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir all ingredients together.
- Serve with fish.
- You can use all sweet or all dill relish.
- I prefer a mix of the two.
FRISCH'S TARTAR SAUCE COPYCAT RECIPE
Growing up in southwest Ohio, Frisch's Big Boy Hamburgers were a favorite. After moving away, I tried tartar sauce from numerous restaurants in hopes of finding one that tasted similar to Frisch's, but nothing came close. I decided to try making it myself and looked online for clues. The recipes I found had a good base to start...
Provided by Catryce Cooper
Categories Other Sauces
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients.
- 2. Chill for at least an hour.
TANGY TARTAR SAUCE (MADE WITH DILL PICKLES, NOT SWEET)
This tartar sauce is made with dill pickles, or dill pickle relish, instead of sweet pickle relish, as is common with many other recipes. The flavor is bright and fresh, without being overly sweet. I make it with Best Foods/Hellmans light mayo, so it is not too heavy of a condiment, and the kids can have a good portion without turning their healthy baked fish into an unhealthy meal.
Provided by redsparklies
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together, and allow to stand (refrigerated) for at least an hour.
LOUISIANA-STYLE TARTAR SAUCE
I've been trying to perfect a tartar sauce recipe for years. I think I've finally cracked the code. Hope you enjoy this Louisiana-style version.
Provided by Shep
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop dill and sweet pickle relishes if needed to ensure they are finely chopped; drain any liquid.
- Combine relishes in a bowl with mayonnaise, onion, capers, horseradish, lemon juice, chili-lime powder, seafood seasoning, and hot sauce; mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
FRISCH'S BIG BOY TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE
Make and share this Frisch's Big Boy Tartar Sauce Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, onion, dill pickle relish, pickle juice, salt and garlic powder.
- Chill.
CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the tartar sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, pickles, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Meanwhile, make the crab cakes: Mix the mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, lemon juice and Old Bay in a large bowl until combined. Add the panko and mix again. Add the crab and mix, taking care not to crush the meat. Shape the crab mixture into 8 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a brown paper bag or a double layer of paper towels. Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to come 1/2 inch up the side and heat over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the cakes and continue cooking until golden, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the crab cakes to the lined baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining cakes. Serve hot with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- For a classic tartar sauce, use mayonnaise, chopped gherkins, capers, and parsley.
- Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard for a tangy kick.
- For a more herbaceous flavor, add chopped fresh tarragon or dill.
- If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- For a creamy tartar sauce, use sour cream or Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- For a vegan tartar sauce, use vegan mayonnaise and capers.
- Serve tartar sauce with fried or grilled fish, seafood, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic tartar sauce or a more creative variation, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious way to add some extra flavor to your meal, give tartar sauce a try.
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