Tartar sauce

Name: Tartar sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Egg yolks 6; White wine vinegar 1 spoonful; Capers 1 spoonful; Pickles 3; Vegetable oil ¾ cup; Parsley 1 tuft; Tarragon 1 tuft; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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129

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 129
Carbohydrates g 0.2
of which sugars g 0.2
Protein g 0.8
Fats g 13.9
of which saturated fat g 1.82
Fiber g 0.2
Cholesterol mg 51
Sodium mg 95

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Bright flavors stand out when homemade tartar sauce is on the table—its creamy, soft and smooth texture plus zesty ingredients transform everyday meals into a little celebration. Families often reach for this easy tartar sauce recipe during seafood nights or busy weeknights, since the rich yet refreshing taste does wonders with fried fish, fish sticks, shrimp, and chicken nuggets. Tangy pickles and herbs blend with good mayonnaise for a DELICIOUS finish (that hint of brightness never disappoints). Even sandwiches take on a great twist with just a spoonful. Kids and grownups agree—it’s the nice, familiar flavor that shows up often at family dinners, fish fries, and holiday meals, creating those little moments everyone remembers.

Busy home cooks really notice the value of a quick tartar sauce for last-minute dinners, parties, or any time an easy win is needed (it always helps that it works for so many dishes—veggie sticks, seafood platters, or good-old fish sandwiches). Sometimes it’s about the simple things—like knowing you have a reliable creamy dipping sauce kids actually crave, or having a fish dipping sauce that’s never bland. Spruce up salads, burgers, and even fries; versatility is a big reason this best tartar sauce never leaves the fridge for long. A good texture and fluffy feel mean every bite is balanced…not too heavy, just right. Whether dressing up a quick meal or making fish night special, this homemade favorite stands out for its real, familiar taste. When families want a seafood condiment that feels classic and comforting, this is usually the first thing they reach for—so practical, so flavorful, ALWAYS a simple pleasure.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for about 10 ounces of sauce: Egg yolks 6; White wine vinegar 1 spoonful; Capers 1 spoonful; Pickles 3; Vegetable oil ¾ cup (200 ml); Parsley 1 tuft; Tarragon 1 tuft; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Tartar sauce

To prepare tartar sauce, start by hard-boiling 4 eggs. Meanwhile, finely chop the pickles and capers with a knife 1, and also chop the parsley and tarragon 2. Separate the hard-boiled egg yolks and place them in a bowl, add the white wine vinegar 3, a good pinch of salt, and a grind of black pepper.

Place the bowl on a dampened cloth so it won't move during the preparation of the sauce, then work the yolks with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined 4. Finally, add the two fresh yolks and start whisking the mixture with electric beaters, as you would for a classic mayonnaise; then slowly incorporate the oil first drop by drop and then in a thin stream while continuing to whisk with the beaters 5. Be careful not to add too much oil at once and always whisk in the same direction, otherwise, the sauce might curdle. Once all the oil has been incorporated, the sauce should have a thick and creamy consistency. At this point, you can incorporate the chopped pickles, capers, parsley, and tarragon 6. The tartar sauce is ready to be enjoyed!

Tip

If the basic preparation curdles, here's the remedy: in another bowl, place another yolk; blend again by adding a thin stream of oil and then, always in the bowl, add the curdled mixture one spoonful at a time very slowly, and everything should return to normal.

To prevent the tartar sauce from curdling, avoid adding too much oil at once, which impairs the proper emulsification with the yolk.

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Tartar sauce

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How to prepare Tartar sauce

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