Landry's Pontchartrain Sauce

Landry’s Pontchartrain Sauce is a luscious, flavor-packed Southern-inspired staple that brings the essence of Louisiana cuisine straight to your table. This velvety sauce starts with a golden roux, then layers in the savory trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, complemented by a splash of dry white wine and rich seafood or chicken stock. Infused with Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of lemon juice, it delivers a perfect balance of spice, creaminess, and zesty brightness. Optional lump crab meat takes it to the next level, making it an indulgent topping for seafood, chicken, or steak. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this versatile and aromatic sauce is a must-try for fans of Creole flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup yellow onion
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup celery
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup seafood stock or chicken stock
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cup lump crab meat (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the flour and whisk constantly to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden brown.

Step 3

Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and stir, deglazing the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Slowly add the seafood stock (or chicken stock) while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

If using crab meat, gently fold it into the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve warm over your choice of seafood, chicken, or steak. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(994.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1366.6

Total Fat 110.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 371.5mg	0%
Sodium 4145.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.6mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1040.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 12.0%