Description
Transform your meals with this Easy Cajun Cream Sauce Recipe, a delightful blend of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors that elevate any dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile sauce can be whisked together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for pasta, grilled meats, or as a flavorful dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (or ¼ cup red onion)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped shallots; sauté until soft (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg