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Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is bold, buttery, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect over seafood, steak, pasta, and roasted vegetables. Quick to make and adjustable in spice, this is your new go-to sauce!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American, cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir in fresh parsley, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add 1/2 tsp cornstarch slurry.
Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
Great for dipping bread, topping pasta, or basting meats.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
Keyword Cajun butter recipe, Cajun dipping sauce, Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce, seafood butter sauce, spicy garlic sauce
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