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Baking sheet filled with crispy sweet potato fries, lemon wedges, and a small glass bowl filled with spicy, creamy, tangy remoulade sauce.
5 from 3 votes

Cajun Remoulade Sauce

This Cajun Remoulade Sauce is creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy and made with a winning combination of mayo, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and horseradish. Serve with seafood, meats, and all of your favorite fried dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce - such as Tabasco or Crystal
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish - not creamy horseradish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Creole mustard - or Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic - finely minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper - optional
  • salt - to taste

Instructions

  • Add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne, if using, to a small mixing bowl.
  • Stir until smooth and fully combined. Taste and season with salt, additional lemon juice, hot sauce, or cayenne, if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Stir well before serving. Garnish with minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

  • Mustard: Creole mustard gives this sauce the most Louisiana-style flavor, but Dijon mustard works well, too.
  • Spice level: For a milder sauce, omit the cayenne. For extra heat, add more cayenne or hot sauce to taste.
  • Make ahead: This sauce tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes to a few hours.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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