Friday, June 6, 2025

Zesty Old Bay Tartar Sauce

 
If you're a seafood enthusiast looking to enhance your dishes with a tangy, flavorful twist, this Old Bay Tartar Sauce recipe is for you! Perfect for pairing with shrimp, crab cakes, or fried fish, this homemade tartar sauce brings a delightful zing thanks to the iconic Old Bay Seasoning. It’s quick to whip up, requires minimal ingredients, and adds a burst of flavor to your meals.

 Zesty Old Bay Tartar Sauce

2 t. Old Bay Seasoning

2 t. fresh lemon juice

1 t. sugar

¼ t. ground black pepper

 In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Old Bay Seasoning, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well blended.

 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste. Once chilled, serve your Old Bay Tartar Sauce alongside your favorite seafood dishes. It’s perfect for dipping shrimp, dolloping on crab cakes, or pairing with a crispy fish fry.

This tartar sauce isn’t just for seafood. Try it as a spread on a fish sandwich, a dip for fried veggies, or even a tangy topping for grilled chicken. The versatility of this sauce makes it a must-have in your condiment repertoire

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavors will continue to develop over time, making it even more delicious the next day. Just give it a quick stir before serving.

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6 comments:

Gina said...

Nothing beats homemade tarter sauce! My mother would load hers up with pickles and onion. I haven't made any in ages and your version sounds really good!

Lori said...

This sounds very much like mine. And yes to using Dukes. It is the best!

Linda said...

Your meal looks very yummy Pattie! Very similar recipe to mine except I use dill relish with a touch of sweet relish. You can imagine my horror when Hubs came home with a squeeze bottle of tartar sauce the other day. He didn't want me to "waste" the Duke's to make homemade! Crazy talk. ;)

Marie Smith said...

This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you.

Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Hello Pattie, Just happened on your post and was so glad to see you are still blogging. Looked thru all your recipes. Got some good looking dishes. That corn blueberry casserole sounds interesting, I have never heard of that, but will definitely have
to find something to make to go with that. Sound yummy.
Hope this find you doing well. I am still blogging too.
Blessings, Nellie

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Hi Pattie, I have never had homemade tartar sauce. Thank you so much for sharing.