Description
This Creamy Cajun Sauce is bold, spicy, and irresistibly rich! Made in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, and more. Adjust the spice level to your liking and enjoy a versatile sauce that enhances any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for another 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For extra heat, add hot sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, chicken, seafood, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother texture.
- Whisk continuously to prevent clumps.
- For a milder sauce, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
- Add extra Parmesan for a cheesier version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Sauce, Cajun Sauce Recipe, Spicy Sauce, Easy Cajun Sauce, Homemade Cajun Sauce, Cajun Alfredo Sauce
