The 5 Ingredient Dipping Sauce Everyone Is Making Now

My remoulade sauce recipe is the creamy, zesty dip I reach for whenever I want to add bold Cajun flavor. I whisk together a handful of ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, and spices for a smooth sauce with just the right kick. It’s an easy, five-ingredient recipe that pairs perfectly with crab cakes, seafood, and more.

From classic French cuisine to fried American southern staples, a creamy, zesty remoulade sauce is a beloved condiment, especially when it’s paired with seafood. I’m a huge fan of this sauce because not only is it ridiculously easy to make and takes just a matter of minutes, but it also pairs perfectly with everything from crab cakes and oysters to shrimp bowls and grilled salmon. Think of this remoulade as an elevated dip to take the place of cocktail sauce recipe … Or go with it for double-dunking! What sets it apart is the combo of flavors that come from bold Cajun seasoning, a little bit of sweet pickle juice, and a fiery kick from the mustard. Remoulade can be one of those recipes that people tend to overdo. You will often find recipes with laundry lists of specialty ingredients “needed.” But really, you can make GREAT tasting (in my humble opinion, the BEST tasting) remoulade with just 5 simple ingredients.

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Sommer’s Recipe Highlights

Ready in Minutes – I’m obsessed with the fact that this no-cook remoulade sauces comes together in just 5 minutes! Like with my tartar sauce recipe, I always make a big enough batch to last me all week, and I love to store it in a squeeze bottle dispenser.

Bold Flavors – Just a drizzle of this stuff will elevate any dish. From the tangy horseradish and fiery Cajun seasoning, to a subtle sweetness from the pickles, this sauce is the perfect combo of flavors.

Versatile – This is the perfect condiment. Of course, you can enjoy it the classic way, paired with seafood like lobster, shrimp, oysters, or these pan seared crab cakes. But to be honest, this goes great with a grilled steak, chicken, or over your favorite fajita bowl!

Make-Ahead Friendly – As with nearly all dipping sauces, the flavor improves with time, so it’s actually best to make it ahead several hours (or the day before) serving.

Key Ingredients and Tips

Mayonnaise – Mayo is a must to build that creamy, tangy-sweet base for this remoulade.

Sweet pickle juice – Just two tablespoons add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out all the flavors.

Dijon mustard – This gives that signature kick and sharpness to this sauce.

Prepared horseradish – I love to use the store-bought kind here to save time. Horseradish adds a pop of deep, earthy spice.

Low sodium Cajun seasoning – The New Orleans Creole/Cajun seasoning has many of the herbs and spices often added to Remoulade in one power-packed jar. Most of the ingredients in this recipe have ample salt, so it’s best to use low sodium Cajun Seasoning. If you have time on your hands, you can also use my homemade blackened seasoning instead.

How to Make

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Prep the countertop – The first thing I do is to grab a large mixing bowl, in which I’ll be making the sauce.

Measure – Then, I measure all the ingredients, from the spices to the mustard and mayo, and pour them into the bowl.

Mix and store – And finally, I mix all the ingredients until the sauce is smooth. Then, I cover it with some plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until I’m ready to use it.

Wow, that was fast!

Recipe Variations

Texture – If you want the sauce smooth, use pickle juice, like I do. If you like a chunky remoulade, use sweet pickle relish. Feel free to include spicy pickle relish for extra heat.

Lemon juice – We are using pickle juice for tang. However, some people like their dipping sauce even more tangy. Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice as well!

Sour cream – If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, you can substitute sour cream instead.

Fresh herbs – Fresh herbs add a great flavor and lift the flavor a bit. I love to add fresh parsley, fresh dill, or even some chopped capers!

Make it extra spicy – If you like an extra spicy kick, add some of your favorite hot sauce to the mix! Tabasco is a good choice, or even sriracha.