The Ingredients
- 240 ml mayonnaise
- 30 grams finely chopped dill pickles or sweet pickles
- 15 grams capers, drained and chopped
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 5 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
- .5 ml Dijon mustard
- 5 ml finely chopped onion (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
The Method
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, and optional chopped onion.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the tartar sauce chilled as a delicious accompaniment to fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, or other seafood dishes.
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Chef Tips:
When adding pickled gherkins to tartar sauce, start conservatively to avoid overpowering acidity. Gradually incorporate and taste, adjusting as needed for balance. Consider alternatives like milder pickles or lemon juice. Resting in the fridge melds flavors.