Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your meals with this easy and delicious Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe! This rich, flavorful sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, seafood, or sautéed vegetables, making it a versatile addition to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (optional)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil for extra richness if desired.
- Sauté minced garlic in the melted butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute while stirring.
- Lower the heat and incorporate fresh parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving immediately over your favorite dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg