Have you ever taste-tested dinner and thought it was missing something? It happens. But that’s when I look for a spicy sauce recipe to ramp things up a bit. And Creole sauce is right up my alley. Cajun and Creole cooking both claim this deliciousness. And since it boasts African influence, you know the pantry staples ingredients are in my kitchen. Besides, the aromatic holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers with a kiss of heat from cayenne is mouthwateringly delicious.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Creole Sauce
Saute the Veggies – Heat a medium skillet on medium-high heat and add oil, followed by garlic, onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, oregano, and thyme. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until onion wilts. Add Liquid – Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Simmer – Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, 15-20 minutes. Adjust with stock as needed. Final Stretch – Stir in the green onions and cook for another minute. Then add butter and stir until melted. Serve – Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm with fish or another fave.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Creole sauce is a great make-ahead recipe because it tastes even better the next day. If you’re ambitious, it cans nicely in glass jars to make it shelf-stable for a year or two.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve it fresh as a dipping sauce, over pasta, or spice up a stew. Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a glass jar, seal it, and refrigerate for up to a week. Or package it in freezer bags, and freeze it for up to three months. When you’re ready, thaw it overnight in the fridge. Then use it in a recipe or warm it up with your salmon bites.
How to Serve Creole Sauce
The sky’s the limit. Use on pizza, pasta, gumbo, jambalaya, dip fries, and salmon bites in it.
More Fantastic Creole Recipes to Try
Shrimp Creole Creole Chicken Okra Chicken Stew Cajun Chicken Pasta
Conclusion
This homemade Creole sauce delivers a super duper secret ingredient for anything yummy and savory! Do you have a secret ingredient to share? Let me know in the comments!
