Remoulade Sauce (Plus VIDEO)

Remoulade Sauce is a Southern party favorite condiment because it is creamy, tangy, and spicy. It serves as a great salad dressing, the perfect dab on baked or fried goodies, or a dipping sauce for party appetizers! This remoulade recipe is super easy to make with the simplest ingredients, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and garlic, and made more delectable with some relish and Creole Seasoning. Indeed, the ultimate sauce of all time!

Contents… What is Remoulade Sauce? Imma’s Super Easy Remoulade Sauce Recipe Remoulade Sauce Recipe Ingredients and Substitutes Recipe Variation Tips and Tricks Serving and Storage Instructions FAQs What to Serve with Remoulade Sauce More Sauce Recipes to Try How to Make Remoulade Sauce Watch How To Make It

If hosting a holiday party or weekend game days is on your calendar sometime soon, this fancy Remoulade Sauce here is a must-have.

It’s the ultimate sauce or dip for fried veggie treats such as Fried Pickles and Fried Okra, as well as meaty goodies like Southern Fried Catfish and Baked Crispy Chicken Wings.

You can even drizzle it on a salad or slather it on sandwiches like Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich and Chicken Sandwich. Oh yes!

What is Remoulade Sauce?

Remoulade actually has its roots in French cuisine. But it was later adopted by Americans, spiced it up a bit, and turned into an American household condiment, especially in the southern region of the US.

The French version of the sauce is mayo-based with mixtures of herbs, pickles, and anchovy, closely resembling a tartar sauce. On the other hand, the Southern version is far more seasoned than the French remoulade sauce.

While the Louisiana version has a few variations, most have the basic ingredients: mayo, celery, horseradish, and hard-boiled eggs.

Imma’s Super Easy Remoulade Sauce Recipe

My version of this sauce has fewer and simpler ingredients, yet it definitely hits the spot. It features relish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and finely chopped green onions. Plus, Creole mustard and Creole seasoning for an authentic Southern flavor.

It’s not that complicated at all, and you don’t even need to take out your blender or food processor. Just mix it manually until well-blended, and you’re good to go.

Remoulade Sauce Recipe Ingredients and Substitutes

Most of the recipe variations found online have a longer list of ingredients than what I use. And since I love y’all, I don’t want you to go all through the trouble – few and simple ingredients are all we need. 😉

• Mayonnaise – For best results, make sure to choose high-quality mayo. Or just make your own Mayonnaise from scratch. 😉 These Mayonnaise Substitutes may also come in handy.
• Garlic – I love using fresh minced garlic in making this Lousiana-style remoulade sauce because it’s more garlicky and savory than garlic powder. However, garlic powder will certainly do the trick if you want a smooth and velvety finish to your sauce.
• Lemon Juice – It adds a refreshing citrusy zing to our homemade remoulade. For quick substitutes, I suggest pickle juice or white wine vinegar. 😉
• Creole Mustard – I opted for Creole mustard to really capture the authentic flavor of remoulade dressing. But don’t worry because any mustard will work for this recipe.
• Hot Sauce – It gives the right amount of heat to tickle your taste buds. You can also use sriracha if you want to make it spicier.
• Relish – It complements the whole sauce by adding the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness of pickles. You can swap pickle relish with cornichons or chopped dill pickles.
• Green Onion – Aside from its garnishing purposes, green onions also add savory and mild oniony flavor to our dipping sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce – It’s an all-purpose seasoning made with anchovies and soy sauce, making it great for sauces and meat marinades. This sauce holds a combination of bold and robust sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
• Creole Seasoning – But, of course, our Southern remoulade sauce wouldn’t be complete without this seasoning. It’s a blend of herbs and spices such as paprika, cayenne, and thyme. Check out this Homemade Creole Seasoning recipe to make it from scratch.
• Salt – Don’t forget the salt! The taste won’t be the same without salt. It enhances any dish’s flavor, but it also balances it overall.

Recipe Variation

• Sweet and Spicy – Too spicy for you? A few sprinkles of sugar or a tablespoon of honey is all you need to enjoy our sauce with a bit of sweetness without leaving out the spiciness altogether.
• Savory – Fresh chives, tarragon, parsley, and dill are some of my favorite herb additions. A dash of Italian seasoning will definitely add exciting flavors, too.
• Vegan Style – With a few ingredients swapped, particularly vegan mayo, vegan yogurt, and vegan Worcestershire sauce, and we’re good to go. 😉

Tips and Tricks

• If you’re a fan of horseradish, you can always add about a teaspoon of it.
• You may substitute Creole mustard with any whole-grain mustard.
• You can always process all the ingredients in a food processor if you prefer a smoother consistency.
• Chill for a few hours or overnight before serving them up.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Trust me; this sauce is out-of-this-world always gets a thumbs up from my guests. Therefore, I highly suggest making a generous amount, so you can conveniently serve this up when the need arises. You’ll thank me later. 😉

• Store – You can store our remoulade sauce in a clean and dry sealed jar or any airtight container.
• Refrigerate – It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks. But if you’re using homemade mayonnaise, it’s best to use up this sauce within three days to be on the safe side since homemade mayo is made with fresh eggs and doesn’t have preservatives.

Note: I don’t recommend freezing Remoulade Sauce because of the mayo. It tends to separate once frozen and may become too watery and yucky after thawing.

FAQs

What to Serve with Remoulade Sauce

Make snacking more enjoyable when you serve these delicious baked and fried treats below with our luscious Remoulade Dressing.

• Buffalo Chicken Wings
• Maryland Crab Cakes
• Beer Battered Fish
• Potato Croquettes
• Sausage Balls

More Sauce Recipes to Try

• Homemade Tartar Sauce
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Chimichurri Sauce
• Caribbean Pepper Sauce
• Cranberry Sauce

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How to Make Remoulade Sauce

Mix and Chill

• Mix Well – Gather all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until everything is fully incorporated. (Photos 1-2)
• Refrigerate – Store it in a sealed container and refrigerate.

Watch How To Make It

This blog post was first published in February 2018 and has been updated with an additional write-up, and a video.