Description
Spicy New Orleans remoulade dances with zesty flavors, blending Creole culinary traditions into a creamy, bold sauce. Louisiana’s signature condiment delivers a punch of heat and complexity that elevates seafood, sandwiches, and classic dishes with irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) prepared horseradish
Herbs and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) capers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dill pickles, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine the creamy mayonnaise base with zesty Creole mustard, tangy ketchup, pungent horseradish, fiery hot sauce, and bright lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until the ingredients form a smooth, unified sauce.
- Incorporate finely chopped fresh parsley, briny capers, diced pickles, and minced garlic into the sauce. Stir thoroughly to distribute the aromatic ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling in smoky paprika, sharp cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend the seasonings meticulously to ensure a balanced taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. The chilling process will help develop a more complex and harmonious sauce.
- Serve chilled as a robust accompaniment to crispy fried seafood, classic poboys, golden french fries, or as a dynamic dressing for fresh salads. The versatile remoulade will elevate any dish with its bold New Orleans-inspired flavor.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding cayenne or hot sauce, tasting as you go to control heat intensity.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter, dietary-friendly versions without compromising flavor.
- Chop capers and pickles finely to distribute flavors evenly and ensure smooth, consistent texture throughout the sauce.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg