Cajun Remoulade Sauce with Shrimp (Printable)

Tangy Cajun-spiced sauce complements perfectly cooked shrimp in this quick, flavorful dish ideal for entertaining or light meals.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Cajun Remoulade Sauce

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
10 - 2 tbsp ketchup
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
13 - 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
14 - 2 tsp sweet pickle relish
15 - 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
16 - 2 tbsp scallions, finely chopped
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
19 - 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
20 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all remoulade sauce ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Arrange the cooked shrimp on a platter or serving dish. Serve with the remoulade sauce on the side or drizzled over the shrimp. Garnish with extra chopped scallions or lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like you spent hours layering flavors
  • It transforms simple shrimp into something that feels restaurant fancy but costs half the price
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp are rubbery and sad, so pull them the second they turn pink and opaque
  • The sauce needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors marry
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning or they will steam instead of sear
  • Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving to wake up the flavors

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