Zips Tartar Sauce Recipe
The Zips Tartar Sauce Recipe is creamy, tangy and perfect for seafood. It is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon capers chopped
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Chop pickles and onion
- Finely chop pickles and onion. Keep small pieces for texture. This adds crunch and flavor.
Combine mayonnaise and mustard
- In a bowl, add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir together until smooth and creamy.
Add pickles and onion
- Mix chopped pickles and onion into the mayonnaise mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Add lemon juice
- Pour in fresh lemon juice. Mix well for tangy flavor. Adjust amount to taste.
Season the sauce
- Add salt and black pepper. Stir gently. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Optional ingredients
- Add capers or parsley if desired. Stir gently. Enhances flavor and freshness.
Chill before serving
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows flavors to blend.
Serve with seafood
- Serve chilled with fried or grilled fish, shrimp or crab cakes. Enjoy creamy, tangy flavor.
Notes
- Use dill pickles for extra tanginess.
- Add garlic powder for flavor boost.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise for lighter sauce.
- Make extra for sandwiches or burgers.
- Add hot sauce for spicy version.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week.
- Mix in finely chopped capers for salty, tangy flavor.