Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Our shrimp remoulade recipe is an easy and fantastic way to enjoy seafood with Louisiana-style remoulade sauce.

The luscious shrimp, coated generously with creamy, spicy sauce, are then served over crunchy lettuce. With the addition of avocado, this dish makes a delicate and wholesome side salad, appetizer, or light meal.

Mayonnaise and Remoulade

Remoulade (pronounced re-moo-lahd) is a traditional French sauce created by combining eggs and oil to create mayonnaise. It is then flavored with additional ingredients such as herbs, capers, spices, and pickles.

Although it began in France, Louisiana popularized and spread it throughout the world. Its recipes vary significantly between countries and even regions. The sauce is often served as a seafood dipping sauce or a condiment for cold meats, and fried foods such as French fries.

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Can’t get enough of the mayonnaise and shrimp combo? This Air Fryer Shrimp with Mayo Sauce might also be worth a try.

Health Benefits

Shrimp is a nutritious, complete protein source since it contains all of the nine essential amino acids (EAAs). In addition to brain-healthy lipids, it contains omega-3 fatty acids. This kind of fat is an essential nutrient for overall health and good for the heart.

Avocado provides additional nutritional benefits. It is abundant in healthful monounsaturated fats and contains a multitude of minerals, including vitamins C, E, K, B, magnesium, potassium, and copper, among others. 

More importantly, our shrimp remoulade is served in reasonably -sized portions. Each serving has approximately 474 calories, 3.2 grams of saturated fat, and 554.8 milligrams of sodium (calculated using the USDA's food database).

Main Ingredients

1. Shrimp

For a chewy bite, we use large shrimp, at least 16-20 pieces per pound of shrimp. We also keep the tails on for their aesthetic quality.

Unlike regular poached shrimp, our shrimp remoulade has tons of flavor thanks to the seasoned boiling water. Scroll down for details about the spices used in our boiling water.

2. Remoulade

Remoulade sauce is similar to most classic recipes. Here is what you will need:

Mayonnaise and Olive Oil: Mayonnaise is the sauce's foundation, so we don’t suggest substituting it with other condiments. It was acceptable when we tried making it with plain Greek yogurt, but the end result was less creamy.

Other condiments include lemon juice, cayenne, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and oregano.

In the New Orleans region, it is also common to add chopped hard-boiled eggs. This makes a creamy, acidic, spicy, and delectable dip that can be enjoyed year-round.

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3. Boiling Water Seasonings 

Some recipes boil the shrimp in plain water: okay if you’re in a hurry, but adding a few ingredients to the water will help enhance the flavor. There’s no right or wrong blend of condiments, but if you want a starting point, try our combo.

In a pot, bring the water, paprika, peppercorns, bay leaf, and onion to a boil. One or two minutes of simmering will allow the flavors to permeate through the water.

Add the shrimp when it has reached a rolling boil over high heat. Depending on the size of the shrimp, cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque, and remove the cooked shrimp to a bowl.

We promise that a few pantry staples and a few more minutes will take your shrimp to another level of deliciousness.

If you’re looking for more healthy shrimp recipes, check out our pan seared shrimp, bacon wrapped shrimp, or Cajun shrimp recipe. They are all easy to make, delicious, and ensure a hearty meal within 30 minutes.

Storage and Reheating

We recommend storing the shrimp and remoulade sauce separately to keep them fresh for longer:

• Keep any leftover shrimp in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They should last from three to four days.
• Remoulade sauce made with store-bought mayonnaise can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks when properly stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. The homemade remoulade sauce has a shorter shelf life of 3 days once kept in the fridge.

What to Serve with

Rich, flavorful, and protein-packed, our shrimp remoulade needs a carbohydrate side dish to boost its calorie and nutritional profile. We recommend serving the dish with air fryer potato wedges, dipped in ketchup.

Finally, we bring everything together with our delightful and herbal pineapple ginger juice. This juice contains only simple fruits and herbs to refresh your taste buds with their aromas after each bite.

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Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

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Boiled shrimp can be boring and flavorless, but not with our shrimp remoulade recipe. The dish is packed with flavors and benefits.

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• cook TIME 5 mins
• prep TIME 10 mins
• total TIME 15 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 474 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 14 oz peeled and deveined shrimp (28 oz raw shrimp)
• 12 oz avocado (halved)
• 1 oz onion (boil)
• 3 oz lettuce
• 1 1/2 cup water (boil)
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup
• 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika (boil)
• 1 tsp peppercorns (boil)
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf (boil)

INSTRUCTIONS

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1

Make the remoulade sauce: in a small bowl, add 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tbsp Heinz's Ketchup, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp oregano. Whisk until well combined and set aside.

2

In a large pot, heat 1 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, and 1 oz onion. Bring the water to a boil, then add 14 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot using a slotted spoon.

3

In a large bowl, stir together the shrimp and remoulade until coated.

4

Serve the shrimp over 3 oz lettuce and 12 oz avocado. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 474Calories from Fat 275

% Daily Value*

Fat 30.5g

47%

Saturated Fat 3.2g

20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g

Monounsaturated Fat 14.7g

Cholesterol 319.5mg

107%

Sodium 554.8mg

24%

Potassium 1015.1mg

29%

Carbohydrate 9.8g

3%

Fiber 6.3g

26%

Sugar 1.6g

2%

Protein 42g

84%

Vitamin A 1963.1IU

39%

Vitamin C 12.7mg

15%

Calcium 91.1mg

9%

Iron 2mg

11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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