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This Cajun butter sauce is loaded with garlic and a kick of cajun spices. It’s perfect for drizzling over your favorite seafood or veggies, and it’s so good, you’ll want to put it on everything. Serve with steamed snow crab legs and you’re in for a treat!
My Cajun Butter Sauce is a game-changer. It’s versatile, easy to make, and packed with bold flavors that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe. This recipe will take your dishes from basic to fantastic.
Ingredients for cajun butter sauce
Butter- One and a half sticks for a rich, creamy base.
Garlic- Five cloves, minced, to add that irresistible flavor.
Cajun Seasoning- One and a half tablespoons for that signature kick.
Spicy Old Bay Seasoning- Two teaspoons to amp up the heat.
Smoked Paprika- Half a teaspoon for a subtle smoky touch.
Lemon Juice- From half a lemon to brighten things up.
Fresh Parsley- Half a tablespoon, minced, for a fresh, herby finish.
Sugar (optional)- A pinch to balance the flavors.
How to make this recipe
Alright, let me break it down for you. This sauce is pure magic. First, I melt some butter because everything’s better with butter, right? After I like to skim off the top layer of white, which are the milk solids. This makes it more like clarified butter.
Next, I throw in a generous amount of minced garlic and let it sizzle for a hot second. Now comes the fun part—adding in all those glorious seasonings. Cajun seasoning, spicy Old Bay, smoked paprika—oh honey, it’s a flavor explosion.
A squeeze of lemon juice brightens it up, and a touch of parsley gives it that fresh, herby finish.
Drizzle it over seafood, pour it on roasted veggies, or use it as a dipping sauce. It’s versatile and adds bold flavor to many dishes.
Yes, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
It’s rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavors from garlic, Cajun spices, and a touch of lemon.
Cajun Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ sticks of butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp hot old bay seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ tbsp parsley , finely chopped
- Pinch sugar, optional
Instructions
- Over medium heat melt the butter in a small saucepan.
- Once melted, I like to skim off the top white layer with a spoon. You can skip this step if you want.
- Next, reduce the heat to medium low and add in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add in all the seasonings, stir and let cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the squeeze of lemon, parsley and pinch of sugar. Stir a couple of times to combine everything.
- You can use this right away to pair with your favorite seafood or to go on vegetables.
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Nutrition
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