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Shrimp Remoulade

Copycat Galatoire's Shrimp Remoulade

Bring home Galatoire’s shrimp remoulade with this easy copycat recipe. A bold, tangy Creole appetizer straight from New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Hors d'Oeuvres
Cuisine American, Creole
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Normal Kitchen Utensils

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Jumbo Shrimp, boiled, peeled, deveined and chilled (15-count size)
  • 3 Tbsp Celery, Chopped About 1 Rib
  • 3 Tbsp Green Onions, Chopped Roughly 2 Green Onions
  • 2 Tbsp Curly Parsley, Chopped A Small Handful
  • 1/4 C Yellow Onion, Chopped 1/4 Medium Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 2 Tbsp Creole Mustard Or Any Coarse Ground Mustard
  • 1 tsp Prepared Horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Paprika Preferably Hot
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Handfuls Iceberg Lettuce, Cut Into Ribbons Roughly 1/4 Head of Lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Mince the celery, parsley and onions (both kinds) in your blender or food processor.
    3 Tbsp Celery, Chopped, 3 Tbsp Green Onions, Chopped, 2 Tbsp Curly Parsley, Chopped, 1/4 C Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, except the shrimp, lettuce and oil, to the minced vegetables.
    2 Tbsp Ketchup, 2 Tbsp Tomato Purée, 2 Tbsp Creole Mustard, 1 tsp Prepared Horseradish, 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, 2 tsp Paprika, 1/4 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Begin blending/processing again. Slowly stream the oil into the mixture while it blends to form an emulsion.
    2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • Once all the oil is added, continue blending until the sauce is smooth (it shouldn't take much longer).
  • Cover the sauce and refrigerate for 8 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Before serving, taste the sauce for salt, pepper and horseradish.
  • Spread the lettuce evenly over four dishes.
    2 Handfuls Iceberg Lettuce, Cut Into Ribbons
  • Toss the shrimp in the sauce to coat. Then divide evenly and place on top of the lettuce.
    1 Lb Jumbo Shrimp, boiled, peeled, deveined and chilled
  • Enjoy right away, maybe with a lemon wedge or two.

Notes

*Food Safety Note:
 Always handle and cook animal products safely.
  • Cook poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) to 165°F / 74°C.
  • Cook ground meats (beef, pork, lamb, veal) to 160°F / 71°C.
  • Cook whole cuts of beef, pork, lamb, veal to 145°F / 63°C and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  • Cook fish and shellfish to 145°F / 63°C.
  • Eggs should be cooked until yolks and whites are firm, or use pasteurized eggs for recipes calling for raw or lightly cooked eggs.
Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially for children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Use a food thermometer for best accuracy.
Keyword Cool, CopyCat, light, Remoulade, Savory, Shrimp, Spicy, Sweet