Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
A flavorful and versatile Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce recipe that adds a punch of savory Cajun spices to any dish. This buttery sauce with a hint of heat and citrusy notes is perfect for drizzling over seafood, grilled chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Spices: Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for another 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Finish Sauce: Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Adjust salt to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use this sauce on seafood, chicken, veggies, or pasta.
- For a creamier version, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days and gently reheat before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Sugar: ~0 g
- Sodium: ~80 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~1 g
- Fiber: ~0 g
- Protein: ~0 g
- Cholesterol: ~25 mg
