The other day, I was making tuna croquettes, and I thought it might be nice to have some tartar sauce on the side. Now, I have to admit, I’m not usually a big fan of tartar sauce, but I figured I could put together my own tartar sauce recipe version by taking a little inspiration from some recipes I found online. As I scanned through a few options, I realized I was missing a couple of ingredients listed in those recipes. So, I did what any resourceful home cook would do – I took a peek into my fridge and pantry to see what I had on hand.
With my ingredients gathered, I set to work crafting my own tartar sauce. And, well, let me tell you, I was in for quite a pleasant surprise! This homemade tartar sauce turned out to be incredibly tasty.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (you can use 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mayo if mayo is too strong for you)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or your preferred mustard)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable mix (on Amazon)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to your liking
Let’s make this tartar sauce recipe!
Instructions:
- In a small to medium-sized bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Enjoy this tartar sauce with your favorite seafood or any dish you like!
Don’t forget to try it with our tuna croquettes recipe for a delicious pairing. Just click here.
I had this vegetable mix sitting in my pantry for a while now. I usually use it when I make spinach dips (I’ll be sharing that recipe soon – it’s a real crowd-pleaser!). The thing is, this mix adds a delicious flavor to the dips, so I figured, why not toss in a bit of it into my tartar sauce to make up for the missing ingredients? It seemed like a good idea at the time.
I have to say, I’m still pretty amazed at how tasty this tartar sauce turned out. Even my husband, who knows I’m not a big fan of tartar sauces, was pleasantly surprised. This homemade tartar sauce turned out to be “the one” for us!
In the end, this homemade tartar sauce was a delightful addition to our meal. Despite not having all the usual ingredients, it turned out really well. So, even if you’re not usually a fan of tartar sauce, it’s definitely worth a try with your favorite seafood or any other dish you prefer. It’s a straightforward recipe that brings a tasty twist to your plate.
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