Creamy Creole Sauce
Creamy Creole Sauce is a rich, Southern-style sauce made with sautéed vegetables, Creole seasoning, and a touch of cream. Perfect for seafood, chicken, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, to deepen the flavor and remove rawness.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley if using.