Cajun Remoulade Sauce
This creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy Cajun Remoulade Sauce is a versatile no-cook condiment that comes together in under five minutes. Perfect as a dip for seafood, a spread for sandwiches, or a dressing for salads, it balances rich, savory, and bright flavors with a gentle kick of heat.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Plastic wrap or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise full-fat
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco or Crystal
- ½ teaspoon paprika smoked preferred
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish or finely minced cornichons
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, and ketchup. Whisk until smooth and uniform in color.
- Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the finely chopped parsley and dill pickle relish with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2 hours is ideal) to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir briefly before serving. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat mayonnaise and allow the sauce to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This sauce is naturally dairy-free; check Worcestershire sauce labels for anchovies if vegan. For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Variations: swap regular paprika for 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and add 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder for a smoky twist; add 1 tablespoon each of fresh dill and chives for an herby version; or stir in 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish for extra kick.