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A bowl of creamy Red Lobster tartar sauce served with crispy fried fish and lemon wedges.

How to Make Red Lobster Tartar Sauce Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Description

Master the classic Red Lobster tartar sauce at home with this creamy, tangy, and sweet copycat recipe. Featuring a signature touch of finely minced carrot, this easy no-cook sauce comes together in 10 minutes and perfectly complements any seafood dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely diced white or yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon grated or minced carrot
  • 1 to 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely dice onions and mince or grate the carrot. Soak onions in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish. Stir to blend.
  3. Add onions, carrot, sugar, salt, and optional cayenne pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
  5. Stir well before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve at room temperature for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Use high-quality mayo for the creamiest result. Letting the sauce rest overnight intensifies the flavor. Avoid freezing. Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 7 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 244mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg