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Cajun Cream Sauce

Cajun Cream Sauce: Elevate Your Dishes With Bold Flavor

Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce is a rich, velvety sauce perfect for enhancing dishes with bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons butter can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions yellow onions preferred
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color works
  • 1/4 cup flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust for heat level
  • 2 cups chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Cream Sauce
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of chopped onions and 1 cup of diced bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour to create a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes until light golden brown.
  3. Gradually pour in 2 cups of chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and slowly add 1 cup of heavy cream, cooking for 2–3 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.

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