Cajun Cream Sauce

15 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. 2In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. 3In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 5Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. 6Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. 7Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  8. 8Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  9. 9Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  10. 10Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Stir well.
  11. 11Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Stir well.
  12. 12Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Stir well.
  13. 13Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  14. 14Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  15. 15Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  16. 16Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  17. 17Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  18. 18Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  19. 19Add lemon juice for a touch of brightness and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  20. 20Add lemon juice for a touch of brightness and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  21. 21Add lemon juice for a touch of brightness and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  22. 22Serve the Cajun cream sauce over pasta, seafood, chicken, or as a dipping sauce.
  23. 23Serve the Cajun cream sauce over pasta, seafood, chicken, or as a dipping sauce.
  24. 24Serve the Cajun cream sauce over pasta, seafood, chicken, or as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper

Equipment

medium skillet

Tips

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream or broth if it thickens too much.