Description
A creamy and zesty sauce that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine, perfect for seafood, chicken, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to foam a little before adding the chopped onions.
- Sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes, or until they become translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring continuously for about 1-2 minutes to develop a roux.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Allow the cream to come to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and give it a final stir, then remove from heat.
Notes
For a lighter version, try using half-and-half or a combination of milk and cream. For gluten-free, replace flour with cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg