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Creamy Capers and Pickle Tartar Sauce

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Sep 22, 2024
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🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🥄 Yield: 1 cup
🍽️ Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
🍴 Category: Sauces
🔑 Keywords: < 15 Mins, Easy

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients:

    • Finely chop the dill pickle and parsley, if using. Measure out the capers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mixing:

    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the capers, mayonnaise, chopped dill pickle, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and parsley (if using).
  3. Seasoning:

    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
  4. Chilling:

    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serving:

    • Once chilled, stir the tartar sauce again before serving. Use it as a delicious accompaniment to seafood dishes such as fish and chips, crab cakes, or shrimp.
  6. Storage

    • Store any leftover tartar sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Shake or stir well before using leftovers.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 945.1
  • Total Fat: 78.9g
    • Saturated Fat: 11.6g
  • Cholesterol: 61.1mg
  • Sodium: 4194.9mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 62.9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
    • Sugars: 17.7g
  • Protein: 3g

This quick and easy tartar sauce recipe is perfect for adding a zesty, creamy touch to your favorite seafood dishes. Enjoy the fresh flavors of capers, lemon, and dill pickle in every bite!