Cajun Cocktail Cajun Tartar Sauces Recipe

Spice up your seafood feast with these two incredible Cajun sauces! Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens' Cajun Cooking, this recipe delivers a vibrant Cajun Cocktail Sauce and a zesty Cajun Tartar Sauce. Perfect for dipping fried catfish, frog legs, shrimp, or any Cajun-inspired seafood platter. These easy-to-make sauces will elevate your next meal from good to unforgettable!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 578.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Cajun Cocktail Cajun Tartar Sauces 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Cocktail Cajun Tartar Sauces

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Cajun Cocktail Cajun Tartar Sauces? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Cajun Cocktail Cajun Tartar Sauces

  1. **Cajun Cocktail Sauce:**
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with freshly grated horseradish, if desired.
  6. **Cajun Tartar Sauce:**
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or more, to taste).
  8. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve chilled with your favorite fried seafood.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

47g

Carbs

14g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)