15-Minute Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce
Quick homemade tartar sauce mimicking Red Lobster's signature condiment. Combines mayo, diced onion, sweet relish, and minced carrots, chilled for flavor melding. Ready in minutes of prep, best after 4 hours refrigeration. Perfect for seafood, fish sandwiches, and fried appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow onion, dicedwhite onion1:1milder onion
slight flavor change
- 1 tablespoon sweet relishdill relish1:1flavor shift
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- 1 tablespoon carrots, minced shredded
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the onion, carrots, and any larger chunks of relish.
- 2
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then serve.
Tips
Mince all solids finely for even texture; larger chunks will affect spreadability.
Chill time allows flavors to meld; sauce improves with longer refrigeration.
Good to Know
Covered in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Prepare up to 2 days ahead; flavors deepen overnight.
Serve chilled alongside fried fish, shrimp, or fish sandwiches.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip mincing to avoid chunky, uneven texture.
Do not serve immediately to avoid underdeveloped flavor; wait 4 hours minimum.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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