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Tartar Sauce I

Homemade tartar sauce is perfect for dipping fried fish. See more

READY IN ABOUT 1¼ hrs

Tartar Sauce I

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"Simple tartar sauce for deep fried seafood. It is better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator." — Diane

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1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced onion

2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Absolutely wonderful recipe! I did not have any sweet relish on hand but I did have bread and butter pickles. So I minced a few slices and used them instead. This recipe was so light and fresh tasting. I will NEVER use store bought tartar sauce again. One other thing...you really do need to let it set for awhile. I had to use mine almost immediately and while it was still very good, it definately improved with some time. Try this recipe, you will not be disappointed.

—amy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 04, 2012

I've always failed to understand why people use SWEET pickle relish and then use lemon juice to give the sauce a tart flavor. I've always used DILL pickle relish and no lemon juice. The result is a much fresher tasting sauce.

—Dave B.

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Feb 25, 2008

Yum-o...Great basic tartar sauce. I've made it per instructed and with modifications. I prefer to use dehydrated "Real-Lemon" powder instead of lemon juice (it makes it less runny) and I double pickles (at least) but drain them on paper towel first, again so that it is not runny. I have also used horseradish instead of onion which gives it a different, but not unpleasant, taste. Leaving it to marry in the fridge is advised as it really brings the flavors together.

—The Cookworm

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May 10, 2007

This is really the best tartar sauce....but I skip the optional lemon juice and we squeeze fresh lemon on our fish instead...not everyone likes the lemony taste in tartar sauce. I have enhanced this with a TBS. of ketchup or cocktail sauce and a tsp. of dried dill. This makes a yummy sauce for boiled shrimp or seared scallops.

—luv2cook

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Oct 21, 2003

The best tartar ever. Wouldn't think of buying tartar sauce again. I used dill instead of sweet pickle. So good I been drinkin' it.

—MILTMAN

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Aug 24, 2007

This is the BEST tartar sauce!! I omitted the onion and substituted onion powder to save time. I also took the tip of using dill pickle juice instead of lemon. We used fatfree mayo and it was DELICIOUS!!!

—Jordan

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Jul 23, 2003

This is very simple & tasty, which is my kind of recipe! I used light mayo & dill relish due to the simple fact of me not liking sweet relish. I will use this again & again, thanks Diane!!

—I'm nuts too...

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Jul 13, 2003

Excellent! I found this recipe a couple of weeks ago and have made it three times. We eat fish at least twice a week and I never realized that this sauce could be so easy to make. I rarely have sweet pickle relish, but another reviewer chopped up some sweet pickles and I did the same. The sauce is much more flavorful after a few hours in the fridge, overnight is best. This is a terrific, easy recipe and one for my files. Thanks!

—KAELHA

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Nutrition

Calories
268 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
2.6 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
29.1 g
45%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
229 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tartar Sauce I

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 268
Calories from Fat: 262

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.1g 45 %
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 229mg 9 %
Potassium 14mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.6g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
Sugars 1.3g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.