Spice Up Your Meal with Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce

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This Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce is a delicious addition to any seafood dish. With a perfect balance of heat and flavor, this sauce will elevate your meal to the next level. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make and flavorful recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  8. Serve the Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce over your favorite seafood dish.

Interesting Facts

  • The name Ponchartrain comes from Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana, known for its rich seafood.