Thursday, August 29, 2013

Tarter Sauce, Kicked Up Cajun Style DIY - 52 Simple but Next Level Dishes


Tarter Sauce is one of those condiments you usually have in your fridge, but who can remember how old that jar is?

So, a few years ago I decided to toss that jar and simply make my own whenever I have fish.  It is of course VERY easy, but also you can add flavors as you wish to increase the flavors.  In this recipe, I add pickles and a bit of the pickle juice in the jar.  This is in place of the more common addition of vinegar.  Just another way to add more flavor.

As to the Cajun Spice Mix, of course just about any Store bought mix works fine.  I happen to have an excellent mix recipe that I make often.  Something I always have around my house, my "Big Easy in a Jar" New Orleans Cajun Style mix.  Get even MORE bragging rights and make your own!

The Cajun spices are a compliment to the way I like my fish best (More New Orleans influences, Blackened (come back next post for that recipe).  But also the sweet creamy Mayo adds a nice contrast condiment...

Wonderful, LOVE this meal!


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1 comment:

  1. Sounds lovely, I also make my own tartar sauce because I had the sweet kind and prefer to use the dill flavours, both pickles and brine, with a teaspoon of dill weed. I also add about a tablespoon of spicy whole grain mustard.

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