Remoulade Sauce (Plus VIDEO)

Contents… What Is It? Recipe Ingredients How to Make It Recipe Variation Tips and Tricks Serving and Storage Instructions FAQs What to Serve More Drool-Worthy Sauce Recipes to Try Watch How To Make It

What Is Remoulade Sauce?

Remoulade has its roots in French cuisine. But it was later adopted by Americans, spiced up a bit, and turned into a household condiment, especially in the Southern US. French remoulade is mayo-based with herbs, pickles, and anchovies, closely resembling tartar sauce.

On the other hand, the Southern version is spicier than the French version. Additionally, the Louisiana style has a few variations, including basic ingredients: mayo, celery, horseradish, and hard-boiled eggs.

Recipe Ingredients

1. Mayonnaise – For best results, make sure to choose high-quality mayo. However, you can make it even better with homemade mayo. 😉 If you need a mayonnaise substitute, I’ve got you covered.
2. Garlic – Fresh minced garlic in this Louisiana-style remoulade gives it a more intense flavor than garlic powder. However, if that’s what you have, garlic powder will do the trick.
3. Lemon Juice – It adds a refreshing citrusy zing to our homemade remoulade. But for quick substitutes, pickle juice or white wine vinegar works well. 😉
4. Creole Mustard – I opted for this spicy mustard to capture the authentic flavor of remoulade dressing. But don’t worry if all you have is regular yellow mustard because it will be fine.
5. Hot Sauce – It gives the right amount of heat to tickle your taste buds. Tobasco, Texas Pete, Tapatío, and store-brand hot sauces all work fine. You can even use sriracha or your favorite homemade hot sauce.
6. Relish – Ramp up the flavor factor with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. If you don’t have relish on hand, you can swap it out with pickles, capers, or even green olives (dice them, and no one will know 😉).
7. Green Onion – This beautiful garnish adds a mild oniony flavor to your dipping sauce.
8. Worcestershire Sauce – It’s an all-purpose flavor enhancer with soy sauce, tamarind, and anchovies, making it great for sauces and marinades.
9. Creole Seasoning – Southern remoulade sauce wouldn’t be complete without this classic seasoning. You can use a store-bought blend or make your own Creole seasoning.

How to Make Remoulade Sauce

Mix and Chill

• Mix Well – Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl until everything is fully incorporated. (Photos 1-2)
• Refrigerate – Store it in a sealed container and refrigerate until you’re ready to party.

Recipe Variation

1. 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.
2. Savory – Fresh chives, tarragon, parsley, and dill are some of my favorite herb additions that give this recipe a French twist.
3. Vegan Version – Swap Worcestershire out with soy sauce, and you’ll have a vegetarian delight. Replace the mayo with hummus for an easy vegan twist.

Tips and Tricks

1. If you’re a fan of horseradish, you can always add about a teaspoon of it.
2. Chill your remoulade before serving so it has time to thicken.

Serving and Storage Instructions

This sauce is out-of-this-world and gets a thumbs-up from everyone. Therefore, doubling the recipe makes it a convenient condiment to have on hand when the need arises. You’ll thank me later. 😉

1. Store – You can store our remoulade sauce in a clean and dry sealed jar or any airtight container.
2. Refrigerate – It will stay fresh in the fridge for two weeks. 

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

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 and chicken sandwiches. Oh yes!

More Drool-Worthy Sauce Recipes to Try

1. Homemade Tartar Sauce
2. Tzatziki Sauce
3. Chimichurri Sauce
4. Homemade Buffalo Sauce
5. Caribbean Pepper Sauce
6. Cranberry Sauce

Watch How To Make It

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This blog post was first published in February 2018 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.