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Tartar sauce in a black bowl with a container of Old Bay in the background.

Old Bay Tartar Sauce Recipe

Melissa
This recipe combines the classic tang of traditional homemade tartar sauce with the classic seafood seasoning. Great for seafood, crab cakes, and more - ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish (or sweet if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 dashes hot sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until completely smooth.
  • Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Allow the sauce to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.
  • For a thinner sauce, add a little extra pickle juice or lemon juice.
Leftovers
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 
  • Stir before using as there may be some separation.
  • Freshen it up with a touch of lemon juice or an extra pinch of seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
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