Things You'll Need:
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
- Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 tbsp. Diced Shallots
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp. Dried Tarragon
- Salt
- Pepper
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Step 1
Make tartar sauce. This is a great sauce to eat with many types of fish. You start with a simple base, and add your own personal desires to suit your tastes.
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Step 2
Pour one cup of mayonnaise in a mixing bowl. This is the base from which all tartar sauces are made. Low fat mayo can be substituted, but generally regular mayo yields better tasting sauce.
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Step 3
Combine the mayo with 1/4 cup of sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons diced shallots (or onions if you prefer), 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, and one teaspoon of lemon juice.
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Step 4
Stir all ingredients together, mixing well.
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Step 5
The ever popular shrimp cocktail!Chill the tartar sauce. Tartar sauce is normally served chilled, so cover the bowl and store in the fridge until time for use.













