Zesty Herb Tartar Sauce

By Cubby

Great as an accompaniment and/or a replacement for mayo in crab cakes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter crackers
• 1/4 cup cornichons
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 scallions, roughly chopped
• Leaves from 1 sprig fresh tarragon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, pulse crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.