Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
A flavorful Cajun garlic butter sauce with a kick of spice, perfect for enhancing seafood, meats, or vegetables. This versatile sauce is quick and easy to make, adding a burst of bold flavors to your dishes.
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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 Seasonings: Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for another 30 seconds.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This sauce is ideal for seafood boils, grilled shrimp, steak, or roasted vegetables.
- Adjust spice level by varying cayenne or Cajun blend.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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