You are going to want to use our easy creamy remoulade sauce recipe on everything! It is so good and the best part of this saucy recipe is that it is super easy to make!
Creamy, tangy, and Cajun-inspired, this remoulade dressing pairs deliciously with seafood, chicken, or beef. You can even make the most delicious prime rib sandwich with this easy sauce.
Our easy sauce is a versatile condiment that is easy to make with common ingredients you probably already have on hand!
What is remoulade sauce?
It is a condiment with an origin tracing back to France. The version we’re most familiar with is best known for its place in classic Louisiana. Their famous shrimp po boy sandwiches are very well loved.
If you’ve been to New Orleans, you know exactly what we are talking about. The taste is very similar to tartar sauce. However, our version sauce is more savory and uses spicy Cajun spices.
It was originally created as a condiment to accompany beef. It has since evolved into a preferred dipping sauce for seafood and so much more!
What is in sauce remoulade?
We’ve tried many variations on this sauce, and are excited to share our absolute favorite recipe for New Orleans remoulade sauce.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Creole Mustard (or spicy brown)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/3 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 1/4 cup dill relish
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 tsp Creole seasoning
There are many different varieties of remoulade sauce. Most use a mayonnaise base with the addition of herbs, spices, and savory pickles.
If you want to kick it up a notch and make spicy remoulade sauce, just add some extra Louisiana hot sauce. Kick it up to 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot sauce and watch this spicy remoulade recipe come to life!
Some recipes feature ingredients like capers, horseradish, anchovies, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. But classic Louisiana Remoulade recipes use Cajun spices.
How to Make Remoulade Sauce
- Add all ingredients for your remoulade sauce recipe to a bowl.
- Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
How long does Creole remoulade keep?
You can store remoulade sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Store your sauce in an airtight container, such as a mason jar. Any container with an airtight lid will work for storing this remoulade sauce recipe.
Can you freeze Louisiana remoulade sauce?
We do not recommend freezing this sauce. Mayonnaise doesn’t freeze well at all. Freezing mayonnaise breaks down the emulsion.
Therefore, when it thaws, it will have a soupy consistency.
How to Use Cajun Remoulade
Our Easy Remoulade sauce is a delicious condiment to serve with seafood. It pairs perfectly with crab cakes, white fish, sole, and even chicken and beef.
It is our new favorite condiment on any sandwich.
You haven’t lived until you try this remoulade sauce on a prime rib sandwich. It is the perfect solution for leftover prime rib!
This crab cake sauce is so versatile you can serve it as a dipping sauce for steamed crab legs. Or go more casual with a po’ boy sandwich at your next picnic!
Remoulade Dipping Sauce
This is a favorite dip for Hors d’oeuvre of all kinds! This sauce brings the magic to just about any appetizer!
Try serving it with a recipe like Paleo Tuna Cakes, Foil Pack Shrimp or a Steak Foil Pack. Any of these Seafood Recipes or Easy Seafood Appetizers will get a delicious boost when served with a side of spicy remoulade.
Whether you’re enjoying an easy weeknight supper at home or entertaining guests, this dressing will dress up almost any meat or seafood dish.
Our favorite dipping sauce recipes:
What could be more perfect than Shrimp Creole Recipe with a glass of Moscato Sangria for dinner tonight?
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🥘 Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Creole Mustard ( (or spicy brown))
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/3 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1/4 cup dill relish
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 tsp Creole seasoning
🔪 Instructions
- 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.
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