Description
A rich and zesty Cajun Cream Sauce that’s perfect for enhancing pasta, seafood, or chicken dishes.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes a light golden color.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic powder, and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over pasta, seafood, or chicken and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Stir constantly when adding the cream to prevent lumps. Customize with sautéed vegetables for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg