Description
This Easy Cajun Remoulade recipe is the perfect accompaniment for seafood and more. Creamy, tangy, and with a spicy kick, it’s a versatile sauce that adds a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard (or stone-ground with a pinch of cayenne)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Louisiana-style)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Additional Seasoning:
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Add the spices: Add the hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the bowl. Whisk until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust cayenne pepper to your liking.
- Incorporate the vegetables: Gently fold in the finely chopped celery, green onions, and fresh parsley. Be careful not to overmix.
- Season to perfection: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chill and let the flavors meld: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably an hour) to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust consistency (if needed): After chilling, if the remoulade is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water or lemon juice to thin it out. Stir well.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve chilled with your favorite Cajun dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cajun Remoulade, Seafood Sauce, Cajun Sauce, Condiment
