Chef John Folses Rémoulade Slaw Recipes

SOUTHERN FRIED FISH WITH CREAMY REMOULADE COLESLAW

Steps:

• For the coleslaw: Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, vinegar, hot sauce, ketchup, celery seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the coleslaw mix and scallions until evenly coated; taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to serve (the coleslaw will soften and develop even more flavor the longer it sits).
• For the southern fried fish: Heat 1 inch of oil in a large cast-iron skillet, large Dutch oven or large high-sided skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F (a pinch of flour should immediately sizzle once it hits the hot oil). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, a pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper in a shallow baking dish or bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a second shallow baking dish or bowl.
• Coat 1 fillet in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess. Firmly press again into the flour mixture, then set aside. Repeat with the remaining 3 fillets.
• Carefully slide the coated fish into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on the prepared wire rack and season immediately with a pinch of salt. Serve warm with the coleslaw on the side.

CHEF JOHN'S REMOULADE 2.0

Steps:

• Crumble tarragon between your fingers into a saucepan over medium heat; add vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until vinegar is almost completely evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Whisk mayonnaise, dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, capers, green onions, parsley, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and tarragon mixture together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

CHEF JOHN'S REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise, cornichons, dill, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

COLESLAW WITH REMOULADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place cabbage in large colander; place carrots in medium colander. Toss cabbage with 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt. Toss carrots with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Let stand 1 hour, tossing occasionally. Drain both vegetables; transfer to large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Season dressing to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
• Drain any liquid from vegetables; toss with enough dressing to coat.