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Remoulade Sauce

A classic French mayonnaise-based sauce with capers, herbs, pickles, and spices. Perfect for seafood, particularly crab cakes, fried fish, or as a zesty dip for vegetables.

15 minEasyServes 8120 cal/serving

FrenchSauceNo-CookVegetarianNut-FreeShellfish-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cornichons or dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, whisking until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tbsp drained, chopped capers, 2 tbsp finely chopped cornichons or dill pickles, and 1 minced shallot, stirring to incorporate.

  3. 3

    Stir in the fresh herbs: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon, and 2 tsp chopped fresh chives.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

  6. 6

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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