Creamy Homemade Remoulade Sauce with a Tangy Kick Recipe
This homemade remoulade sauce is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment that's incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect as a quick dipping sauce for French fries, crispy cauliflower, sandwiches, or seafood, this versatile sauce brings a zesty kick to your meals with simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 to 6
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Remoulade Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise, or vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne
- Chives for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, paprika, grated garlic, finely chopped scallion, fresh lemon juice, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until smooth and evenly blended.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if desired. Optionally sprinkle chopped chives on top before serving. Use immediately as a dipping sauce or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute regular mayonnaise with vegan mayo.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Refrigerate any leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to a week.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with fried seafood, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and sandwiches.
- Make sure to finely grate the garlic to avoid strong large pieces and distribute the flavor evenly.
