Cajun Alfredo Sauce
This decadent Cajun Alfredo sauce blends butter, cream, fresh Parmesan, and a homemade Cajun spice mix. Finished with bright lemon zest, it’s bold yet balanced and comes together in minutes—perfect for an easy dinner upgrade.
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade – see below
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt omit if Cajun blend contains salt
- 1 ¾ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
Homemade Cajun Seasoning (makes extra, store in a jar):
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning.
- Add salt only if your seasoning blend is salt-free.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cajun-alfredo-sauce/
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan—not pre-shredded—for the smoothest texture.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference.
Sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of warm cream or pasta water to loosen if needed.