Classic New Orleans Seafood Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with the bold and flavorful charm of Classic New Orleans Seafood Sauce! This silky, Cajun-inspired sauce is a delicious medley of sautéed onion, green bell pepper, and celery—the "holy trinity" of Creole cuisine—infused with garlic, tomato paste, and a kick of Cajun seasoning. Simmered with rich chicken or seafood stock, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of hot sauce, it achieves a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors. Finished with heavy cream for a luscious texture, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, crab, grilled fish, or poured over fluffy rice. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a must-have recipe for infusing your meals with a taste of Louisiana.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 cup celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste, cajun seasoning, and paprika. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
Pour in the chicken or seafood stock, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to become rich and creamy. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the spice level as necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm over your choice of seafood such as shrimp, crab, grilled fish, or even rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
