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Cajun Cream Sauce

Scrumptious Cajun Cream Sauce for a Flavor Explosion

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Discover this Easy Cajun Cream Sauce that brings a flavor explosion to your dishes with smoky, spicy, and creamy elements.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For dairy-free, substitute with margarine or a plant-based alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Any neutral oil works well.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) No substitutions needed.
  • 1 small Shallot (finely chopped) Substitute with ¼ cup red onion if unavailable.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half for a thinner consistency.
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Swap for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan alternative.
For Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust to your taste preference.
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional but highly recommended.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional) Adjust based on spice preference.
To Season
  • Salt Season to taste.
  • Black Pepper Season to taste.
  • Fresh Parsley An optional garnish.

Equipment

  • medium skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cajun Cream Sauce
  1. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small finely chopped shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shallot is translucent.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of chicken broth, stirring gently to combine. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, and if desired, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or black pepper as needed, then stir in chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Cajun Cream Sauce is perfect for a variety of dishes and easy to adapt for dietary needs.

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