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Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

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4.2 from 27 reviews

This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce that combines rich butter, aromatic garlic, and a vibrant Cajun seasoning blend. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over steaks, chicken, seafood, or serving alongside a seafood boil for an extra kick of zest and warmth.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning (homemade or storebought)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

  • 3 Tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Cook Garlic: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced or grated garlic to the melted butter and cook gently for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining butter, minced fresh parsley, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning to the saucepan. Whisk all ingredients together to combine thoroughly.
  3. Simmer the Sauce: Continue cooking the mixture over low heat while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend, and the butter to fully melt into a smooth, rich sauce.
  4. Prepare Homemade Cajun Seasoning (Optional): In a separate bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground white pepper, ground mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and dried basil. Use 2 tablespoons for the sauce and save the remaining seasoning for other recipes.
  5. Serve: Once the sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and serve warm. Ideal for drizzling over grilled or baked seafood, chicken, steaks, or as a dipping sauce with your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • This sauce is best served warm and can be reheated gently on low heat to avoid breaking the butter.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning for more or less heat according to your taste.
  • The homemade Cajun seasoning recipe yields more seasoning than needed for the sauce; store the excess in an airtight container for future use.
  • Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor but garlic powder can be substituted if preferred.
  • This sauce pairs exceptionally well with seafood boils, providing a zesty and buttery complement.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cajun-garlic-butter-sauce-recipe/