Best Zesty Tartar Sauce Recipes

CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
• Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

ZESTY CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Tartar Sauce:.
• Combine all the ingredients listed for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Crab Cakes:.
• In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients listed for the crab cake except the cornflakes.
• Let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour being max 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F Gently roll the patties in the crushed cornflakes.
• Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and top each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
• Bake for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH WITH ZESTY TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the fish in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Drizzle the top side with half the buttermilk, spreading to cover. Turn the fish over and repeat with the remaining buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a food processor or blender, process the bread for 5 to 10 seconds to make soft crumbs.
• In a shallow dish, stir together the bread crumbs, green onions, pecans, and lemon pepper.
• Drain the fish, discarding the buttermilk. Add the fish to the bread-crumb mixture, turning to coat. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the fish. Reserve any remaining bread-crumb mixture. Transfer the fish to a nonstick baking sheet. Sprinkle with the reserved bread-crumb mixture.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tartar sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with the fish.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 212
• Total fat: 7.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
• Monounsaturated: 3.0g
• Cholesterol: 71mg
• Sodium: 224mg
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 22g
• Calcium: 102mg
• Potassium: 586mg
• 1 starch
• 3 lean meat

ZESTY TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

ZESTY CAJUN TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days, or use immediately.

CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE ~ NANCY FULLER

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
• Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.