Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"I have met a lot of hardboiled eggs in my time, but you're twenty minutes."
Oscar Wilde, Playwright
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a great use for leftover egg yolks when you need the egg whites for another dish. Adding the egg yolks makes the tarter sauce really rich and decadent.
Cilantro Tartar Sauce
Servings: 8 | Serving size: about 3 tablespoons
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
Keeps well for 4-5 days in the fridge. Note that cooking time does not include refrigeration time.
| 1 quart | water |
| 2 large | egg yolks |
| 1/2 cup | reduced-fat mayonnaise |
| 1 | rib celery (diced) |
| 1/2 cup | fresh cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped) |
| 1 Tbsp | fresh lime juice |
| 1 Tbsp | shallot (minced) |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat until the water is barely moving and add the unbroken egg yolks one at a time.
Poach the egg yolks for 12 minutes. Remove to a paper towel and let cool.
Combine the mayonnaise, celery, cilantro, lime juice, minced shallot, salt and pepper.
Using a fork, mash the egg yolks into the tartar sauce until well blended.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 3 tablespoons
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 64 | Calories from Fat 54 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 18% |
| Sodium 149mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrates 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 1% |
| Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 35 mg |
| Magnesium 1 mg | |