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Tartar Sauce

Easy to put together in a couple of minutes and much fresher-tasting than commercial products. Makes a familiar topping for fish and other seafood and a great sandwich spread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickle relish
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice.

    Step 2

    Will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

  2. Variations

    Step 3

    For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of minced scallions or red onions, a tablespoon of minced capers, a teaspoon of minced fresh dill or tarragon, or a few drops of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce.

  3. Ingredient Note

    Step 4

    For the relish, substitute 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or dill pickles, an additional teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of sugar if you wish.

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From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
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