Smokey Tartar Sauce Recipe

Elevate your seafood and sides with this smoky chipotle tartar sauce! Perfect for crab cakes (try it with our recipe #103846!), fried fish, beignets, or even potato salad. This addictive sauce blends creamy richness with a smoky chipotle kick that will leave you wanting more. Get ready for flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 68.2 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Smokey Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Smokey Tartar Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, finely chopped red onion, capers, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely minced), smoked paprika, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (add more lime juice for tanginess, or smoked paprika for smokiness).
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours or even overnight.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

3g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Smokey Tartar Sauce?

Smokey Tartar Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Smokey Tartar Sauce?

Smokey Tartar Sauce has approximately 68.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Smokey Tartar Sauce?

The key ingredients for Smokey Tartar Sauce are Mayonnaise, Whole Grain Mustard, Ketchup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Scallion. See the full list with measurements above.

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