Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 13

Classic Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce for your seafood meals

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

Ready In

65 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup mayonnaise
	3 tablespoons dill pickles , finely chopped or 3 tablespoons relish
	1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
	2 teaspoons chopped pimiento
	1 teaspoon finely grated onion

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

135

Sugar

Fat

14g

Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce is a classic seafood accompaniment and a staple in many households. This tangy and flavourful sauce is often served with breaded and fried fish. It is an easy-to-make sauce that can be prepared in 5 minutes and ready to chill in less than 10 minutes. So, if you're looking to jazz up your seafood dishes, then give this recipe a try!

Instructions

1.	In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and finely chopped dill pickles (or relish).
2.	Add snipped fresh parsley, chopped pimiento, and finely grated onion.
3.	Mix it well.
4.	Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavours meld together.

PROS

Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce is an excellent accompaniment to fried or grilled fish, seafood, or even crab cakes.

The flavours of dill pickle, parsley, and pimiento give it a tangy and flavourful taste.

This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge to save time.

CONS

Mayonnaise-based sauces should be used in moderation due to their high calorie and fat content.

It is not recommended for those on a strict diet or those watching their weight.

Also, the recipe calls for chopped pimientos that are one of the highly allergenic foods.
Therefore, caution should be taken while using it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
The dill pickles and parsley in this recipe are known to support digestive health, act as an anti-inflammatory, and boost the immune system.