INGREDIENTS
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1 large onion (I wanted Vidalia, but yellow was the biggest one they had)
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For the Egg Wash:
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3 eggs
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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For the Crumbs:
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3/4 cup cornflake crumbs
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese or corn starch
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon oregano
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Cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste
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A couple tablespoons of melted butter and/or oil
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Remoulade Sauce
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1 cup real mayonnaise (replace part or all of this with sour cream for a creamier version)
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1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
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1 tablespoon pickle juice (or 1/2 tablespoon vinegar)
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1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1/4 teaspoon mustard
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1-4 teaspoons prepared horseradish (I like 1 teaspoon when serving with seafood, but more with a bloomin' onion, it's really up to your preference)
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1 large clove minced garlic (about 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Cayenne pepper to taste
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A few drops of Tabasco
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (especially if serving with seafood)
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Optional add-ins: Finely chopped green onion, fresh parsley, celery, tomato, and/or red bell pepper
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Mix all together. Keep refrigerated.