How to Make South Texas Tartar Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

South Texas Tartar Sauce is a zesty and tangy condiment that is perfect for pairing with your favorite seafood dishes. This recipe is a regional twist on the classic tartar sauce, with the addition of spicy flavors that are popular in South Texas cuisine. The combination of creamy mayonnaise, zesty pickle relish, and a kick of heat from jalapenos and hot sauce make this tartar sauce a standout addition to any seafood dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices
  • 1 cup sweet green pickle relish
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 25 buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 5 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 pinch curry powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Place the onion, olives, garlic and jalapenos into the container of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, buttery round crackers and saltine crackers. Mix in the contents of the food processor and season with curry powder. Chill overnight before serving with seafood or vegetables.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg