Spicy Cajun Tartar Sauce: An Irresistible Twist!

A homemade Cajun seasoning adds spice to tartar sauce. It’s fantastic on seafood!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 ½teaspoonsonion powder

  • 2teaspoonssea salt

  • 2teaspoonsgarlic powder

  • 1 ¼teaspoonsdried oregano

  • 1 ¼teaspoonsdried thyme

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • 1cupolive oil mayonnaise

  • cupsweet pickle relish

  • 1mediumlemon, juiced

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the seasoning: Mix onion powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons seasoning for tartar sauce; save remaining seasoning in an airtight container for another use.

  2. Make the tartar sauce: Mix mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons seasoning in a bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and chill tartar for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of Cajun seasoning. The actual amount of seasoning consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories114
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
611mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Protein
0g
Vitamin C
1mg
5%
Calcium
11mg
1%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
38mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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