Remoulade Sauce Recipe {Louisiana-style!} - Belly Full (2024)

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!

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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.

What is Remoulade Sauce?

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!

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Remoulade Sauce Recipe

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:

  • Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the base of this sauce and I really don’t recommend substitutions. I’ve made it with plain Greek yogurt and it was ok, but just not the same.
  • Mustard: If you can find creole mustard, that’s ideal, but I often just use Spicy brown and it totally gets the job done.
  • Paprika: You can use regular paprika (which is sweet) or smoked paprika, depending on your flavor preference.
  • Horseradish: Use prepared Horseradish.
  • Creole seasoning: Creole seasoning is made from a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt. Some brands are crazy salty, though, so start with the amount listed in the recipe and adjust from there. Cajun seasoning is also good. I’ve also heard of people using Old Bay, although I haven’t tried that in this recipe.
  • Pickle juice: You can use dill or sweet, depending on your preference.
  • Lemon Juice: Adds a bright tanginess.
  • Hot sauce: Either Tabasco or Sriracha.
  • Garlic: Fresh garlic that’s been grated. You want the garlic flavor, but not big pieces of it.
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How to Make Remoulade Sauce

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.

10 Ways to Use Remoulade Sauce

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:

  • Po boys
  • Crab cakes
  • Fried fish fillets
  • Corn fritters
  • Cooked, chilled shrimp (like shrimp co*cktail)
  • A dipping sauce for sweet potato fries
  • Fried green tomatoes
  • Mixed into Deviled Eggs filling
  • Spread on a burger
  • Drizzled over roasted asparagus

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Remoulade Sauce

5 from 25 Ratings

This Remoulade sauce is a fantastic spicy mayonnaise made in minutes. Great with crab cakes, Po’Boy Sandwiches, french fries, and more!

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Servings: 6 (1/4 cup per serving or 1 1/2 cups total)

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Creole seasoning is made from a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt. Some brands are crazy salty, though, so start with the amount listed in the recipe and adjust from there. Cajun seasoning is also good. I’ve also heard of people using Old Bay, although I haven’t tried that in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Remoulade sauce

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FAQs

What is remoulade sauce made of? ›

Remoulade is a traditional French sauce, originally made with ingredients such as mayonnaise, herbs, capers, pickles, and perhaps some anchovy oil or horseradish. French cuisine has a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine, and the Cajuns and Creoles have a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine.

What is the difference between French and Danish remoulade? ›

Danish remoulade is a modified version of the original French-style remoulade. It is a mayonnaise-based sauce, coloured brightly yellow with turmeric (or a pinch of curry powder), mixed with a purée of capers and pickled gherkins or cucumbers, and sometimes cauliflower, cabbage and carrots.

What to eat with remoulade sauce? ›

It's a classic accompaniment to seafood dishes like fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried fish, or oysters or you can use it for dipping hush puppies, fried pickles, or french fries. But you can also use remoulade sauce as a spread or dressing for sandwiches and burgers. We especially love it with po' boys.

What's the difference between remoulade and tartar sauce? ›

Classic French remoulade resembles tartar sauce in both its ingredients and uses, but there are some important differences: tartar sauce uses herbs sparingly, while remoulade makes liberal use of tarragon, chervil, and other aromatic herbs.

What is similar to remoulade? ›

Classic French remoulade resembles tartar sauce.

How long does remoulade last in the refrigerator? ›

Rémoulade sauce should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Why is it called remoulade? ›

White remoulade, which is closer to the original French style, is more of a mayonnaise-based sauce. Many believe the word “remoulade” comes from “remola,” a French word for a radish used in early versions of the sauce.

What is an interesting fact about remoulade? ›

Rémoulade is a European cold sauce based on mayonnaise. Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish, sometimes flavored with curry, and sometimes contains chopped pickles or piccalilli. It can also contain horseradish, paprika, anchovies, capers and a host of other items.

What's the difference between aioli and remoulade? ›

The major difference between traditional remoulade and aioli has to be the ingredients. Both sauces include simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry. However, the base of the remoulade is mayonnaise, while aioli is an oil emulsion.

Did Louisiana hot sauce change their recipe? ›

A lot of things change over the better part of a century. We're not one of them. Since 1928, we've been using the same simple recipe to bring our fans a perfectly balanced taste of Louisiana.

What sauce goes best with lobster? ›

The Number One Sauce for Lobster: Garlic Butter Sauce

Garlic and lobster go very well together, as do garlic and butter.

What do you eat ketchup and mustard with? ›

The "Original" is just as it sounds - combination of mustard and ketchup that is great on hot dogs, burgers, and fries.

What is tartar sauce called in England? ›

Tartar sauce (French: sauce tartare; spelled tartare sauce in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries) is a condiment made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles and relish, caper, and herbs such as tarragon and dill.

What is Cajun tartar sauce made of? ›

Cajun Tartar Sauce:

In a bowl stir tegether the mayonnaise, sweet picle, green onion, parsley, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Served with fried fish and seafood. Makes 1 1/4 cup of sauce.

What is ketchup mayo sauce called? ›

Although the mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup is popular across the United States, it's also a beloved condiment in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The dipping sauce is called everything from "fry sauce" to "salsa golf" around the world, but the base ingredients are usually the same.

What is po boy sauce made of? ›

What's in po' boy sauce? This po'boy sauce is based on a French-Cajun classic, remoulade. It's super easy to make—just spice up your favorite mayonnaise with some Creole seasoning and mustard, along with capers, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon, garlic, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

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