Miso Cajun Sauce

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Spice-Forward, Rich, And Endlessly Versatile—This Sauce Does It All
Miso softens the bold character of Cajun spices while adding depth and richness, creating a sauce that works beautifully with meat, vegetables, and even simply boiled seafood. Balanced yet expressive, it’s an easy go-to for adding layered flavor to a wide range of dishes.
The salt level will vary by Cajun seasoning; fine-tune the miso to suit yours.
miso cajun sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp AGED RED MISO
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 tsp Honey

Nutrition Facts

Calories・81kcalCarbohydrates・18gProtein・1gFat・1gSaturated Fat・0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat・0.3gMonounsaturated Fat・0.2gTrans Fat・0.04gSodium・268mgPotassium・65mgFiber・1gSugar・10gVitamin A・866IUVitamin C・1mgCalcium・41mgIron・1mg

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  • Once the garlic is lightly golden, add the lemon juice and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining butter, Cajun seasoning, miso, water, and honey. Cook gently over low heat until the butter has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Product used in this recipe

Aged Red Miso

Aged Red Miso
300 g

Our Aged Red Miso is dark brown in color. Long fermentation process creates it distinct, deep, and rich taste, with strong miso aroma. Packed in a compact 300g-tub for ease of use.

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.

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