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Creamy Cajun Sauce

Creamy Cajun sauce is a quick skillet sauce for pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Add the seasoning gradually; a blend with more cayenne or salt needs a smaller starting amount.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
about 1¼ cups
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Silky creamy Cajun sauce with paprika, garlic and herb accents
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How to make it

  1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  2. Add cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

  3. Whisk in Parmesan and 1 teaspoon seasoning until smooth. Add more seasoning only after tasting.

  4. Stir in lemon juice and serve immediately.

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Creamy Cajun Sauce

Creamy Cajun sauce is a quick skillet sauce for pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Add the seasoning gradually; a blend with more cayenne or salt needs a smaller starting amount.

Silky creamy Cajun sauce with paprika, garlic and herb accents
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
about 1¼ cups
Course
Sauce
Cuisine
Cajun-inspired

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Source: https://saucyrecipe.com/creamy-cajun-sauce/

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Last checked
2026-09-17
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