Description
A rich and spicy sauce that enhances any dish with a delightful kick, perfect for pasta or poultry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped onions. Sauté them for about 3–4 minutes, or until they become soft and translucent.
- To the onions, add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in your Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Stir the mixture well.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Let it simmer gently for about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness, remove it from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a plant-based option, use coconut cream and vegan margarine. For lower calories, consider half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg