Spiced Remoulade

The Washington Post, July 27, 2007
  • Course: Appetizer
  • Features: Meatless

Summary:

Serve this with the fried dill pickles known as frickles, or with crab cakes.

The remoulade can be refrigerated in a tightly covered container for up to 1 week.

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup low-fat mayonnnaise
  • 5 cornichons, cut into 1/8-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions:

Combine the mayonnaise, cornichons, capers, egg, buttermilk, garlic, shallot, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from chef Eric Reid at the Del Merei Grille in Alexandria.

Tested by Emily Heil for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 1 tablespoon serving
Calories: 34
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 3g 5
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: 10mg 3
Sodium: 137mg6
Total Carbohydrates: 2g 1
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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