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Tartare Sauce

Tartare Sauce is an essential for so many fish dishes. Whether it be Simple Salmon Cakes to a Fish Bap, it works. Served as a sauce it adds the finishing touch. Made ahead of time for ease and less stress. This recipe goes so well with Fish and chips, as shown in the photo. Try the cod and chips. Served as a sauce or as a dip for an excellent addition to so many meals.
As stated above, Tartar sauce, a beloved accompaniment to fried fish and other seafood, is a culinary staple that never fails to elevate a dish. Simple Tartar Sauce offers a refreshing twist on this classic condiment, blending tangy, savoury, and herbaceous notes into a creamy delight. Its straightforward preparation and versatile flavour profile make it an essential recipe for any home cook looking to enhance their meals.
At the heart of Simple Tartar Sauce is mayonnaise, the creamy base that holds everything together. To this, a splash of lemon juice adds brightness, while Worcestershire sauce introduces a subtle umami depth. The inclusion of finely chopped dill pickles and capers provides a delightful tang and crunch, ensuring a balance of textures and tastes. Fresh or dried dill, finely chopped, enhances the sauce with its fragrant, slightly anise-like flavour, complementing the other ingredients beautifully.
Preparation is a breeze, requiring just a few minutes of mixing. Once combined, the mixture transforms into a luscious, smooth sauce. A pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper help fine-tune the flavours to personal preference. For the best results, allow the sauce to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This resting time gives the ingredients a chance to meld, creating a harmonious blend of tastes.
Simple Tartar Sauce is a versatile accompaniment that shines alongside battered fish, seafood, or even as a dipping sauce for chips and vegetables. Its homemade charm and fresh ingredients outshine store-bought versions, offering a flavour profile that is truly customisable. Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this sauce keeps for up to a week, ensuring you can enjoy its deliciousness across multiple meals.
Whether you’re preparing a traditional fish supper or exploring new culinary pairings, Simple Tartar Sauce is a must-have addition to your repertoire. Its simplicity and flavour will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your palate.
Simple Tartare Sauce

Simple Tartare Sauce

One of the sauces that everybody should know.
4.71 from 61 votes
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Cuisine: French
Keyword: Dairy, Lemon, Pickles, Sauce, Tartar Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Fridge Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • In a clean glass bowl, add the mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, capers, dill and Worcestershire sauce.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 small dill pickles, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tbsp capers
  • Stir well until combined and lovely and creamy.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to your liking adding additional lemon juice if required.
    salt, ground black pepper
  • To let the flavours combined, add the mixed sauce to the fridge and leave for a while. Ideally 1/2 to 1 hour.
  • Place the sauce into an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Goes so well battered fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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13 comments

Daisy G November 19, 2024 at 5:16 pm

5 stars
If your having any sort of battered fish then you need your own tartar sauce. I pimp mine up with extra capers.

Owen October 12, 2023 at 5:04 pm

5 stars
The flavours in this tartar sauce are well-balanced, with just the right mix of tanginess and savouriness.

David September 17, 2023 at 12:27 pm

5 stars
I love how fresh and zesty this sauce tastes! It’s creamy without being heavy, and the combination of dill and Worcestershire sauce is just brilliant. It pairs wonderfully with battered cod.

Sebastian September 13, 2023 at 10:16 am

5 stars
Perfect with my homemade fish and chips

Ivy August 30, 2023 at 3:13 am

4 stars
This tartar sauce is simplicity at its best. The ingredients come together effortlessly, and the result is a sauce that’s fresh, creamy, and full of flavour.

Hazel August 26, 2023 at 6:29 pm

5 stars
This recipe is foolproof! The dill and pickles bring such a fresh taste, and the creamy texture is perfect.

Ellie December 12, 2022 at 1:20 am

5 stars
Highly recommended

Violet August 20, 2022 at 12:22 am

5 stars
The lemon juice adds a nice brightness, and it’s so versatile. I’ve used it on fish and even in sandwiches

Caleb May 16, 2022 at 11:45 am

5 stars
I’ve always been a fan of tartar sauce, but this recipe is a game-changer. The fresh dill and capers give it a gourmet twist, and the lemon juice adds just the right tang.

Nora April 7, 2022 at 9:46 am

5 stars
This Simple Tartar Sauce lives up to its name – so easy to make, yet packed with flavour. 

Joseph April 3, 2022 at 11:42 pm

5 stars
I wasn’t sure how much difference homemade tartar sauce would make, but wow, this recipe is a revelation

Joshua February 1, 2022 at 2:24 pm

5 stars
It’s so much better than anything you can buy at the store.

Aurora January 19, 2022 at 8:51 pm

5 stars
The pickles and capers provide a delightful crunch. I’ll never go back to store-bought again

4.71 from 61 votes (48 ratings without comment)

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