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Ultimate Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Ultimate Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

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A creamy, spicy shrimp remoulade with a bold blend of mayonnaise, Creole mustard, and cajun spices, served over crisp iceberg lettuce.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

✓ ⅓ cup mayonnaise
✓ 2 tablespoons Creole mustard (or whole grain Dijon mustard)
✓ 1 tablespoon ketchup
✓ ½ stalk celery
✓ 1 green onion
✓ 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
✓ 1 teaspoon white vinegar
✓ 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
✓ 2 cloves garlic
✓ ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
✓ ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
✓ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✓ ¼ teaspoon paprika
✓ pinch cayenne pepper
✓ 2 lemons
✓ 3 cups water (3 quarts)
✓ 2 bay leaves
✓ 1 bunch parsley stems
✓ 1 teaspoon peppercorns
✓ 1 teaspoon onion powder
✓ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✓ 1 teaspoon paprika
✓ ¼ cup kosher salt
✓ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
✓ 1 pound large shrimp (shell on (31-35 size))
✓ 1 head iceberg lettuce

Instructions

✓ Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add bay leaves, parsley stems, peppercorns, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.

✓ Add the shrimp to the boiling broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then drain and set aside.

✓ In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Creole mustard, ketchup, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and prepared horseradish.

✓ Add minced garlic, chopped celery, green onion, parsley, and cayenne pepper to the sauce and mix well.

✓ Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

✓ Serve shrimp over a bed of iceberg lettuce and drizzle with the remoulade sauce.

✓ Garnish with a sprig of parsley and a lemon wedge.

Notes

The remoulade sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shrimp can be cooked in advance and reheated gently.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15