This Louisiana-style remoulade sauce recipe is essentially flavored mayonnaise that’s taken to level 10. Perfect for po’ boys, crab cakes, or an awesome dipping sauce for so many things. Whip up a homemade version in minutes and get ready to dunk everything in it!
There’s nothing like a great sauce to elevate what would otherwise be sort of bland. What would Cobb salad be without Ranch dressing? Or Eggs Benedict be without Hollandaise? Or pasta without spaghetti sauce. Sad. They’d all be sad.
Then there’s Remoulade Sauce. I first had it while in Georgia over 15 years ago, served with fresh fried catfish. I’ve been hooked ever since.
Remoulade (pronounced reh-moo-lahd) is a classic mayonnaise-based sauce, which originated in France. Louisiana was the U.S. state that made it popular, though, and you won’t find many food joints (if any) around Louisiana that don’t serve their version with some deep-fried battered seafood.
Most remoulade sauce has mayonnaise, herbs, and pickles as the base. Louisiana-style remoulades also include mustard (and/or horseradish) and cajun seasonings. Around the New Orleans area, they even like to stir in chopped up hard boiled eggs. It reminds me of a cross between tartar sauce and Thousand Island dressing – creamy, tangy, spicy, and delicious!
NOTE: Remoulade sauce is like most classic recipes – there’s a basic concept with a million iterations. This is our version. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ready to make it? Grab a bowl, some measuring cups, and a whisk. Dump everything in a bowl and combine. That’s it! Its flavor is best after being chilled for at least an hour.
This sauce is typically used for deep-fried battered seafood like crab cakes and po’ boys, but there are so many more ways to enjoy it. Here are some ideas:
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Remoulade Sauce
This Remoulade sauce is a fantastic spicy mayonnaise made in minutes. Great with crab cakes, Po’Boy Sandwiches, french fries, and more!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 406 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika ( (sweet or smoked))
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning ( (*see note))
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice ( (dill or sweet))
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic (, grated)
- grind of black pepper
Instruction:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Ideally, cover and chill for at least an hour for the flavors to meld.
- Refrigerate any unused sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It might loosen up a bit, so just give it a quick stir before serving again.
Remoulade Sauce Recipe
Creamy, tangy, and versatile, this easy remoulade sauce pairs deliciously with seafood, chicken, or beef. This is a remoulade sauce recipe you’ll love!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 170 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. Creole Mustard ( (or spicy brown))
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp. black pepper (freshly cracked)
- ¼ cup dill relish
- 3 Tbsp. ketchup
- 3 tsp. Creole seasoning
Instruction:
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Transfer sauce to an air-tight glass container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Serve, and enjoy!
Remoulade Sauce
Spicy Louisiana Style Remoulade sauce recipe – perfect for crab cakes, as a dip for boiled shrimp, po’ boy sandwiches, and Shrimp Remoulade.
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or dijon mustard)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh horseradish (or prepared horseradish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (ideally fresh)
- 1/4 cup capers (coarsely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (coarsely chopped)
- 1 green onion (scallion) (coarsely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning (less spicy))
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco brand)
Instruction:
- Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth. To allow flavors to meld, refrigerate for an hour or more. Serve.