Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce to Spice Up Your Dinners
Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce That’ll Spice Up Your Pasta Nights
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Use half-and-half for a lighter version.)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (Homemade gives the best taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Consider omitting if using salty seasoning.)
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Avoid pre-grated cheese for a smoother melt.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Avoid lemon juice as it may curdle the cream.)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat until frothy and bubbly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, then increase heat to medium and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and add kosher salt if desired, stirring for another minute.
- Remove from heat and incorporate lemon zest, mixing thoroughly.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the sauce with cooked pasta or use with shrimp, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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