Description
A rich and creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce that combines traditional flavors with a zesty kick, perfect for pasta, chicken, or seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup diced tomatoes
- Optional: ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese bit by bit until melted and smooth.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- If desired, fold in the diced tomatoes for added flavor.
- Once it reaches your desired consistency, remove from heat and serve.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast in place of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg