Description
A rich, creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce blends French-Italian tradition with Louisiana spices. Infused with butter, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and brightened with fresh parmesan and lemon zest. Quick to make with no pork or alcohol, ideal for pasta or grilled veggies.
Ingredients
1 stick (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter
1 cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 cup Grated Parmesan
1 tsp Lemon Zest
Instructions
Melt butter in large skillet over low heat until bubbly but not browned
Whisk in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning
Cook gently 5 minutes, whisking constantly until coats spoon
Remove from heat and whisk in lemon zest
Gradually add parmesan, whisking until fully melted
Adjust salt if needed
Top pasta or grilled veggies
Notes
Use room temperature butter for even melting
Grate cheese fresh to avoid clumps
Maintain gentle simmer to prevent scorching
For substitute: Use 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup cream cheese if avoiding heavy cream
Fold in 1 tsp smoked paprika for a folded Creole-style variation
Avoid boiling the sauce to prevent separation; keep it at a gentle simmer
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Creole Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sauce portion (approx 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg