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Remoulade Sauce for Crab Cakes (with Mayo)

Published: Jul 8, 2022 · Modified: Nov 5, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Remoulade sauce for crab cakes (no mayo) is a lemony, tangy, just the right amount of smoky, sauce that pairs wonderfully with seafood. Use this classic sauce recipe on crabs cakes and po' boys.

crab cake sauce with plate of crab cakes to the side.

I recently shared a recipe for air fryer crispy crab cakes-- delish. But what is even more delish? Crab cakes with the perfect dipping sauce! I love them with just lemon juice squeezed on top or even tartar sauce, but this easy crab cake sauce takes only 5 minutes to make and is totally worth it.

I like to make it about 30 minutes ahead of time, and allow it to sit in the fridge. This lets all of the flavors marinate together and really reach their full flavor potential.

This sauce has classic seafood accompaniments like fresh squeezed lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning mixed into a mayonnaise base for a versatile sauce that you can use for more than just crab cakes! Po' boys, fries, chicken tenders, it's universally delicious.

In need of more seafood sauces? Try this Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe! Perfecto for steam pots and crab boils.

crab cake sauce in a white bowl.

What is remoulade sauce?

Remoulade sauce is originally from France and is used as a dipping sauce for french fries.

Seeing as Louisiana and cajun food has a lot of french influence, this sauce made it's way over to the states. Louisiana Remoulade has more spices and zip to it than the original from the addition of ingredients like Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and often hot sauce.

You will also notice the color in cajun remoulade is more pinky-peach due to the spices, whereas french remoulade is typically more cream colored.

finished sauce with old bay canister off to the side.

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Ingredients in remoulade sauce for crab cakes

ingredients for remoulade crab cake sauce on a white background.
  • mayo
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • paprika
  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • green onions
  • salt

How to make crab cake sauce

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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Recipe tip

This sauce is great on more than just crab cakes! Use it on crispy fried shrimp, as a sandwich spread, or as a dipping sauce for fries. It has a great tang to it and would make a delicious burger sauce as well!

finished remoulade sauce in a white bowl with a small spatula.

Variations and substitutions

  • Add a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce for a spicy kick
  • Add 2 tbsp. of drained capers for more tang
  • Add 2 tbsp. of dill pickle relish for it to more closely resemble tartar sauce

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

remoulade sauce for crab cakes in a bowl.

Remoulade Sauce for Crab Cakes (with Mayo)

Sarah Baumeister
A quick and easy remoulade sauce for crab cakes (with mayo) that comes together in just a few minutes and is full of cajun flavor.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Homemade Sauces
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp. green onions chopped
  • ½ tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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