Description
A rich and flavorful Creole-style sauce made with cream, tomatoes, and Cajun spices, perfect for enhancing seafood dishes such as shrimp, crab, or fish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, Creole seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if desired.
- Simmer another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve warm over seafood.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for heavy cream.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper.
- This sauce pairs well with shrimp, catfish, crab cakes, or grilled salmon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole