Description
This Zesty Louisiana Creole Remoulade is a vibrant, spicy sauce packed with bold flavors from Creole mustard, horseradish, and hot sauce. Perfect as a tangy accompaniment for seafood, po’boys, fried green tomatoes, and crab cakes, it brings a classic Southern flair to any dish. The mix of paprika, cayenne, and fresh herbs creates a flavorful, creamy condiment that can easily be customized for heat preference.
Ingredients
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Remoulade Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Creole mustard (or Dijon if unavailable)
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, ketchup, Louisiana-style hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Spices: Incorporate the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Fold in Herbs: Gently fold in the finely chopped parsley and green onions, distributing them evenly for fresh flavor and a pop of color in the sauce.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the remoulade to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Before serving, give the remoulade a good stir. Use it as a dipping sauce or a spread on po’boys, crab cakes, shrimp dishes, or fried green tomatoes.
Notes
- This remoulade sauce complements po’boys, crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, shrimp, and serves as a flavorful dipping sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper and hot sauce to your heat preference.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
- For a smoother texture, you can blend the sauce briefly in a food processor before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
