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Cajun Remoulade Sauce
A Cajun remoulade sauce with mayo, mustard, lemon, and Cajun seasoning — creamy, tangy, and a little spicy.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
10
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
No-Cook
METHOD
Why It Works
Letting the sauce rest blends the mustard, lemon, and Cajun seasoning into one balanced flavor. Whisking it cold keeps it thick and spoonable.
Quick Fixes
Too thick: thin with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice.
Too tangy: add a little more mayo.
Ingredients
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Vegetables
• 1 tablespoon minced dill pickle
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce
Topping
How to Make It
1
Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, whole-grain mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl.
2
Stir in garlic, pickle, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and hot sauce.
3
Fold in the green onions.
4
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
5
Stir and serve.
Store
Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Reheat
Serve cold; no reheating needed.
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Avo's Tip
Make it a few hours ahead so the flavors have time to come together.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What do I serve it with?
Shrimp, fried fish, crab cakes, fries, or as a sandwich spread.
• Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge.
• How spicy is it?
Mild to medium; adjust the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to taste.
Cajun Remoulade Sauce
Ingredients
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1 tablespoon minced dill pickle
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon hot sauce
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1 tablespoon sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, whole-grain mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl.
2
Stir in garlic, pickle, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and hot sauce.
3
Fold in the green onions.
4
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
5
Stir and serve.
10
min
active
10
min
total
8
servings
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