Ina Garten Tartar Sauce Recipe
The Ina Garten Tartar Sauce Recipe is simple, fresh and very tasty. It is the perfect sauce for seafood, fried fish, fish sticks and even sandwiches. This recipe uses basic ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons small-diced pickles
- 2 tablespoons small-diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Dice pickles, onion and parsley into small pieces for a smooth and creamy sauce texture.
Mix Mayonnaise and Mustard
- Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to a bowl. Mix well until they blend into a smooth base.
Add Pickles and Onion
- Stir diced pickles and onions into the bowl. Mix gently to keep the texture nice and even.
Add Lemon Juice
- Pour fresh lemon juice into the mixture. Stir to add brightness and balance the creamy flavor.
Add Seasoning
- Add salt, black pepper and minced parsley. Mix again to combine everything evenly.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt, lemon or pickles based on your personal flavor preference.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least 20 minutes to let all flavors blend well together.
Serve Fresh
- Serve the tartar sauce cold with fish, seafood or sandwiches for the best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Dice pickles and onions very small for a smooth sauce.
- Chill the sauce before serving so flavors blend well.
- Add extra lemon if you prefer a sharper taste.
- Use good-quality mayonnaise for a richer flavor.