Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cajun Cream Sauce, a versatile and easy-to-make recipe that elevates any dish with its creamy, spicy goodness. Perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, or veggies!
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Cream & Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Season & Thicken: Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Finish & Serve: Add lemon juice if desired. Remove from heat and serve over preferred dish. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for varying levels of spiciness.
- Pair sauce with shrimp, chicken, or vegetables.
- To thin sauce, consider adding a bit of chicken broth or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
