Cajun Remoulade Sauce Recipe (2024)

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This Cajun remoulade sauce recipe is easy and packed with flavor! You can bring the taste of New Orleans home in about 10 minutes. It’s great on everything from sandwiches to fried fish.

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What is remoulade? Remoulade is a mayo-based sauce that was originally invented in France that’s similar to tartar sauce. Louisiana (or Cajun) remoulade sauce is a bit different – it’s got more kick, and it has more of a red hue to it. It’s used cold as a dip or spread.

Remoulade sauce can be used on everything from po’boy sandwiches to crab cakes, other seafood (try shrimp salad, salmon, lobster, or fried fish/oysters), fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, and whatever else your heart desires. I really want to visit New Orleans one day… but in the meantime I get my fix at home.

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Louisiana-style remoulade sauce ingredients:

  • Mayo
  • Creole or grainy mustard (I use Maille Old Style Mustard)
  • Garlic
  • Creamed horseradish
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Lemon juice
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Smoked paprika
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Fresh parsley

I remember years ago (long before I had a food blog), I made shrimp po’boys for my mom, and she loved my homemade remoulade. Over the years (as one does), I’ve tweaked the recipe a little here and there.

I use Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning in this recipe. This post is not sponsored, although I’ve worked with them before. I just love the stuff and use it often in my own day-to-day cooking.

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How to make remoulade sauce (overview):

Combine mayo, mustard, garlic, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and parsley in a small bowl. That’s it… refrigerate until you need it. Full recipe is below!

Recipe notes & tips:

  • You can definitely make the mayonnaise for remoulade from scratch, but I find it easiest to just use store-bought mayo (Hellmann’s is my favorite).
  • If you use a Cajun seasoning that has salt in it (like Tony Chachere’s), I recommend not adding any extra salt until you taste it. Otherwise, you will likely need to add a bit of extra salt to taste.
  • I used Maille Old Style Mustard (wholegrain) because Creole mustard is difficult to find where I live.
  • Homemade Remoulade sauce should last for up to a week in the fridge, but I prefer to use up homemade dressings within 5 days or so to ensure it still tastes nice and fresh (especially when using fresh herbs).

More Cajun-inspired recipes you may like:

  • Cajun Sausage Pasta
  • Creamy Cajun Chicken
  • Easy Chicken Lazone
  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
  • Creole Sausage Balls
  • Cajun Pasta Salad

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Hope you’ll love this easy remoulade sauce recipe! Questions? Any tips on how you make remoulade? Let me know in the comments below.

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5 from 19 votes

Remoulade Sauce Recipe

By Natasha Bull

This Cajun remoulade sauce recipe is easy and packed with flavor! You can bring the taste of New Orleans home in about 10 minutes. It's great on everything from sandwiches to fried fish.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 16 (makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons grainy or Creole mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon creamed horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (I used Tony Chachere's)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the mayo, mustard, garlic, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and parsley in a small bowl. Refrigerate until needed (I like to let the flavors sit for a while, but you can serve it immediately).

Notes

  • If you use a Cajun seasoning that has salt in it (like Tony Chachere's), I recommend not adding any extra salt until you taste it.
  • I used Maille Old Style Mustard (wholegrain) - Creole mustard is difficult to find where I live.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 118mg, Potassium: 11mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

What is remoulade sauce made from? ›

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, hot sauce, whole-grain mustard, garlic, capers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, scallion, salt, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 1 hour for flavors to combine, then serve or cover and store in the refrigerator.

What do you eat with remoulade sauce? ›

While this style of sauce would traditionally be served on po' boys, crab cakes, or with fried fish, I can attest that it's just as good on anything veggie. Make a batch, and you won't have any trouble finding different ways to use it!

How long does remoulade last in the refrigerator? ›

Store remoulade sauce made with store-bought mayonnaise tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store remoulade sauce made with homemade mayonnaise tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

What is Creole remoulade made of? ›

Place the mayonnaise, onion, scallions, parsley, tarragon, capers, dill pickles, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce, and mustard in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but retains some chunkiness.

What is similar to remoulade? ›

Remoulade is incredibly popular in Cajun and Creole cuisines where it's a common addition to co*cktail shrimp po'boy sandwiches. Interestingly, remoulade is used to make celeriac remoulade, using shredded celery root as its base. Its most similar common American counterpart is coleslaw.

What does remoulade mean in French? ›

[ʀemulad ] feminine noun. remoulade dressing ⧫ mayonnaise with mustard. Collins French-English Dictionary © by HarperCollins Publishers.

What is remoulade sauce in English? ›

Meaning of remoulade in English

a cold sauce made with mayonnaise (= a thick sauce made with eggs and oil), herbs, mustard, and capers: This book has a great recipe for celeriac remoulade. The smoked salmon was served with a cauliflower rémoulade. I ordered the crab cake served with homemade remoulade.

Why is it called remoulade? ›

Remoulade has its origins in Picardy, a region in northern France, deriving its name from a local term for horseradish, rémolat or ramolas, which suggests that horseradish may have once been the major component.

What is the difference between French and Danish remoulade? ›

I have had céleri rémoulade in France dozens of times but there, the sauce is simpler than up North. It usually consists of mayo, vinegar, mustard, shallots, capers, pickles and fresh herbs. In Denmark, the sauce's texture is more like that of a coleslaw.

What sauce is good with shrimp? ›

Since grilled shrimp cooks in mere minutes, spend a little time making a spectacular sauce to toss with them or serve alongside.
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What is aioli made of? ›

What is aioli sauce made of? At it's simplest, an aioli recipe starts with egg yolks and olive oil which is seasoned with a little lemon juice, a generous pinch of salt, maybe a little dijon mustard, and most often garlic. The two liquids are emulsified together so they don't separate over time.

Does remoulade sauce go bad? ›

Also, after it's opened, it should go in the fridge for up to two months, according to the USDA. From garlic aioli to remoulade and tartar sauces, there are all kinds of dipping sauces and spreads that contain mayo, and Berger says it's best practice to toss them when they're expired.

Is remoulade good for you? ›

This remoulade sauce is made with a healthy set of ingredients, and while mayo sometimes gets a bad rap in the health world, it can actually be a really great source of healthy fats.

How long does Cajun sauce last in the fridge? ›

Perfect for rice topping, pasta sauce or simple dip. I love making this and save it in an airtight container in the fridge. It conserve well for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen for later use.

Is tartar sauce same as remoulade? ›

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 McDonald's signature sauce made of? ›

Though Big Mac Sauce and Thousand Island dressing have ingredients in common, McDonald's sauce is their own, unique balance of sweet and savory ingredients. The sweetness comes from ketchup and sweet pickle relish; the savory from yellow mustard, fresh onion and a little vinegar.

What is the difference between aioli and remoulade? ›

Remoulade is a mayonnaise-based sauce with various herbs and seasonings, and aioli is an emulsion of oil and garlic. Accordingly, it's easy to understand how each sauce has a distinct flavor profile and uses. Still, both remoulade and aioli are great as dipping sauces.

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