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Quick tartare sauceAn average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings4.9 | 29 ratingsRate this recipeclose panelRate this recipeRateQuick tartare sauceSave to My FoodPrepareless than 30 minsCookno cooking requiredServeServes 4DietaryDairy-freeGluten-freeNut-freePregnancy-friendlyVegetarian

A must-have for fish and chips, fishcakes and a fish finger sandwich, tartare sauce is a cinch to knock up. It's much fresher and less vinegary than anything you can buy in a jar.

By Jo Pratt

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Ingredients

  • 200ml/7fl oz mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
  • 3 tbsp gherkins, drained and chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Method

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

  2. Serve straight away or store in the fridge until needed.

Recipe tips

Mix up the herbs if you like. Parsley is the obvious choice, but dill and tarragon are also lovely.A few chopped green olives also make a nice addition.As mayonnaise is the base of a tartare sauce, it's worth using a good quality one. If you want to push the boat out, homemade mayonnaise makes a tartare sauce really special.If you want to knock up a cheat's version using only store cupboard items, a basic mix of mayonnaise, capers and gherkins will still be better than anything you can buy from the supermarket.

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