Cajun Sauce Recipe

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Last Updated on February 12, 2023 by Toya

Make this easy cajun sauce with mayo, cajun seasoning, and a few other ingredients in just minutes. This creamy homemade cajun sauce recipe is perfect for use on meats, in salads, and as a quick dipping sauce.

Cajun cream sauce recipe

This creamy Cajun sauce is very versatile and easy to make. It takes just a few simple ingredients to make and is made in just under 5 minutes. 

The best part is that this Cajun cream sauce is low carb, keto, and gluten free. And it is deliciously spicy and perfect for adding a nice kick to just about any meal.

You absolutely must try this Cajun dipping sauce with other Cajun recipes like these air fryer Cajun shrimp! 

And if you don’t find the sauce spicy enough, then simply add some more Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper into the recipe to kick up the heat a notch! 

What is cajun sauce and what is cajun sauce made of?

Cajun sauce is a spicy mayo-based sauce made with ingredients like mayo, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a few other ingredients. It’s very versatile so many people often add their own twist on this sauce. Also, it has many uses and you’ll often see it served as a dipping sauce for meats, seafood, fries, etc, or served over rice and pasta, or even served on hamburgers and sandwiches.

What is Cajun seasoning made of?

Cajun seasoning is a spicy blend made from a mixture of herbs and spices including:

• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Ground black pepper or a substitute
• Ground white pepper of a substitute
• Oregano
• Cayenne
• Cumin
• Dried thyme
• Salt

You can find a simple recipe for homemade cajun seasoning here. 

 

Cajun sauce ingredients

These are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy mayo-based sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups (or 400 grams) of mayo
• 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons tomato paste

How to make cajun sauce from scratch

To start, measure out and gather all the ingredients in one place.

 

Next add the seasoning and the tomato paste into the bowl with the mayo.

 

Then use a small whisk to mix everything together until properly combined.

 

Serve this easy delicious creamy cajun sauce.

Is Cajun sauce spicy?

Yes, generally, Cajun sauce is spicy. Most cajun sauce recipes are made with cayenne pepper which is a moderately hot spice. As such cajun sauce can be super hot or mildly hot depending on how much cayenne pepper is used when making the sauce. 

Variations of this recipe

Regardless of the heat level, this is a creamy delicious sauce. However, you can adjust to your liking:

• Super spicy – To make this sauce spicier, simply increase the cayenne pepper in the recipe for a very spicy cajun sauce.
• Less spicy – To make this sauce less spicy, reduce the cayenne pepper in the recipe or use one of the milder cayenne pepper substitutes listed here. Doing this will make the sauce quite mild. 
• Cajun remoulade – To make this sauce into a cajun remoulade sauce, simply add some whole grain mustard, hot sauce, and fresh horseradish to the recipe.
• Sweet cajun sauce – To make this recipe into a sweet cajun sauce, keep all the ingredients as is, then add some honey or maple syrup to the sauce for sweetness. 
• Vegan cajun cream sauce –  To make a vegan or dairy free version of this sauce recipe, simply replace the mayo with vegan mayo.

What to serve Cajun sauce with

As mentioned above, cajun cream sauce is very versatile and can be served in many ways. Here are some great ways to serve this sauce:

• Over fries including zucchini fries and jicama fries and any other fries, your might like.
• Over pasta
• With crackers
• Over vegetables like cucumbers, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots.
• Over chips including tortilla chips
• With burgers and sandwiches
• With wraps like these shrimp fajita wraps or chicken fajita wraps.
• As a dipping sauce for meats including wings, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, etc.
• As a dipping sauce for seafood including shrimp, crawfish, fish, fried shrimp, and fish.

Storing creamy cajun sauce

Store this sauce in the fridge in an air-tight container immediately after it is made and for no more than 2 weeks.

Can I freeze this cajun sauce made with mayo?

While it is uncommon, you can also freeze this mayo-based sauce for up to 2 months. Because mayo is an emulsion, it is likely that freezing the sauce will cause the ingredients to break down, separate, and look unappetizing.

When it comes to a creamy sauce made from scratch, this sauce is a great one to try. It’s often quite difficult to find store-bought cajun dip where I live so this homemade version often saves the day! Try it out and let me know how you like it!

Where to buy cajun sauce

This cajun cream sauce is pretty easy to make yourself and only needs a handful of simple ingredients. However, if you just don’t want to be bothered with making this sauce yourself, then you can also purchase cajun sauce. They’re sold at Amazon and Walmart. Sometimes, you can also find cajun dip at your local grocery stores. On the off chance that I don’t want to make homemade cajun sauce, I typically get some from amazon. You can check out my favorite cajun sauce on Amazon.

Final thoughts on this easy cajun dipping sauce

I love to make my own homemade sauces to help reduce the additives and fillers that I consume. And, this easy homemade cajun flavored sauce is the perfect example of how I do this.

This cajun cream sauce is easy, quick, keto friendly, and low carb ready and can be used in so many incredible ways! If you’re looking for a great sauce that is very versatile, then this sauce is your best bet.

It can be used to serve with pasta dishes as a cajun pasta sauce, with fries and wings as a cajun dipping sauce, with burgers and sandwiches as a homemade condiment and so many more incredible ways!

You absolutely need to learn how to make a cajun sauce recipe! So, try it out and let me know what you think about it below!

More easy cajun recipes

• Cajun shrimp
• Cajun air fryer wings
• Cajun butter sauce