Remoulade Sauce

Creamy homemade remoulade sauce with a zesty, tangy kick is the best dipper for all things fried, breaded, or seafood-based!

Why this recipe works

Remoulade sauce wears many hats, which is why you’ll see so many different variations out there. Some recipes include capers or anchovies, and some have an oil base as opposed to a mayo base. This sauce has its roots deep in Creole cuisine where it was adapted over the years from French settlers. Today, we’re sharing our mayo-based creamy remoulade sauce that has been tweaked and tested to fit the shoes of a famous New Orleans sauce, and boy do we love it!

If there’s one thing about zingy creamy remoulade sauce, it’s that it goes with so many things. Drizzle it over shrimp po boys, dunk fried green tomatoes in it, or serve it as a sauce with crab cakes.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

MAYO – Mayonnaise is the base for this creamy sauce. I recommend using full fat.

MUSTARD – We’re using yellow mustard, but you can substitute with Dijon mustard for a sharper flavor or Creole mustard for a spicy kick.

HORSERADISH – This gives remoulade sauce that classic tangy profile along with the lemon juice. Don’t skip it!

HOT SAUCE – I would recommend a Louisianna-style hot sauce or one with a vinegary base to complement the other ingredients in remoulade sauce.

LEMON JUICE – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice here as opposed to the bottled kind. The fresh flavor makes a huge difference. You will need 1 1/4 lemons (so grab two) to yield 1/4 cup of juice.

How to Make Remoulade Sauce

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1. Add all ingredients to an immersion blender.
2. Blend until smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, absolutely. Feel free to add 1-2 teaspoons of capers to the mix before blitzing.

Our version of remoulade sauce has a nice kick to it from the hot sauce added, but it’s not overly spicy. To add even more heat you can incorporate cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.

Store your sauce in an air-tight jar or container kept in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

I would not suggest freezing this sauce as the texture changes once thawed. It’s quick and easy to whip together and can also be made a few days in advance if you need it for a party.

Serving Suggestions

Serve remoulade sauce with fish, crab cakes, fried shrimp, potato wedges, or just about anything breaded and fried like cauliflower, green beans, or fried scallops to name a few.

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