Gordon Ramsay's Tartar Sauce

Gordon Ramsay’s Tartar Sauce is a sauce that is prepared by combining mayonnaise, diced pickles, capers, and other herbs like tarragon and dill. Tartar sauce is used to season seafood dishes like fish and chips, clam fillets, fried oysters, fish sandwiches, fish sticks, and fried calamari.

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Gordon Ramsay Tartar Sauce — Gordon Ramsay’s Tartar Sauce

What is Gordon Ramsay’s Tartar Sauce?

In order to make Gordon Ramsay’s tartar sauce, you will need mayonnaise (egg yolk, mustard or vinegar, bitartrate, oil) or aioli (olive oil, garlic), in addition to a few other ingredients like herbs and lemon juice. Mayonnaise is made by combining egg yolks with mustard or vinegar, bitartrate, and oil. Aioli is made by combining olive oil and garlic.

The majority of the time, tartar sauce is served alongside fish dishes like fish and chips, as well as certain types of seafood like lobster, meat dishes, and baked dishes.

What Does Tartar Sauce Taste Like?

Tartar sauce is often an off-white color and has herbs and other things added. Tartar sauce has a creamy texture and a briny, tangy flavor.

Which Mayonnaise is Ideal for Tartar Sauce?

For the best flavor, use either Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise, Best Foods Mayonnaise, or Heinz Mayonnaise. This tartar sauce relies heavily on mayonnaise. Therefore, it’s crucial that it tastes good.

What is Tartar Sauce Eaten With?

Tartar sauce is typically served with seafood like crab cakes and fish and chips, but in our family, we like to eat it with vegetables. Some of our favorite ways to enjoy it include pairing it with vegetables that have been roasted or air-fried until they are crispy.

How to Make Gordon Ramsay’s Tartar Sauce

Ingredients:

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/4 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions:

Combine the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, sweet pickle relish, and onion powder, mixing well.
Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

This easy-to-make tartar sauce is better than anything you can buy at the store. It is very creamy and perfect for serving with your favorite seafood dishes.
Mayonnaise provides a creamy base. You can use store-bought mayonnaise, or for the best tartar sauce, try making your own.
Pickles add crunch and flavor to the sauce. We use dill pickles and especially enjoy refrigerated Clausen pickles for this. If you prefer a sweeter style, try bread and butter or sweet pickles.
The best tartar sauce requires fresh lemon juice. It thins the sauce, making it the perfect consistency for dipping, and it adds a tangy flavor.
Capers are an optional ingredient because we don’t always have them in the refrigerator, but they add more flavor and enhance the flavor of the lemon and herbs.
For us, fresh or dried dill is essential. Dried dill is a good substitute for dill if you don’t have it.
Worcestershire sauce is an unusual ingredient, but it brings the sauce together. It is great to add to other other marinades and sauces as well. Mustard is another optional ingredient that you can use when making the sauce.

How to Make Pink Tartar Sauce

Ingredients:

130 milliliters mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hamburger relish
1 teaspoon grainy Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the relish, mustard, and lemon juice.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

How to Make Homemade Tartar Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
Minced pickles or cornichons
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a small food processor and blend until it reaches the desired consistency.
Put it in the fridge until it’s ready to serve.

How to Make Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise (try homemade mayonnaise)
1 small dill pickle, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped minced capers (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Combine the mayonnaise with the pickle, lemon juice, capers (if using), dill, Worcestershire, and Dijon (if using).
Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Taste and then adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper if needed. For the best flavor, cover and store the tartar sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long is Tartar Sauce Good For?

The shelf life of tartar sauce is around six months.

Should Tartar Sauce Be Served Cold or Warm?

Cold tartar sauce is usually served with fish and other seafood as a dipping sauce.

What Can You Do With Tartar Sauce?

Although tartar sauce is most commonly served alongside seafood meals like crab cakes, fish, and shrimp, you can also use it as a dipping sauce for vegetables.

How Long Does Tartar Sauce Last in the Fridge?

Homemade tartar sauce like this can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. Simply store it in a jar or other airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

Is Tartar Sauce Healthy?

Tartar sauce is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are a type of fat that may help with heart health.

How Long Does it Take to Make Tartar Sauce?

Making tartar sauce yourself is straightforward and quick; just 10 minutes and a few inexpensive ingredients are all you need.

Can I Freeze Tartar Sauce?

Tartar sauce shouldn’t be frozen due to its mayonnaise component, which is incompatible with freezing. It is likely that the mayonnaise will separate resulting in a sauce that is no longer smooth and creamy.