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Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce that combines rich butter with a blend of aromatic spices and fresh garlic, perfect for enhancing seafood, chicken, vegetables, and more.

Ingredients

Butter and Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter (divided, about 8 tablespoons)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)

Cajun Seasoning Spice Blend

  • 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. Sauté Garlic: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced or grated garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally to release its aroma without browning.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining butter, minced parsley, fresh lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning to the saucepan. Whisk everything together until fully combined.
  3. Simmer Sauce: Continue cooking the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  4. Make Cajun Seasoning (Optional): To prepare the Cajun seasoning used in this recipe, mix smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground white pepper, ground mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and dried basil in a bowl. This makes more seasoning than needed for the butter sauce and can be stored for future use.

Notes

  • This sauce is excellent served warm over grilled seafood, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control spiciness.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor impact.
  • The Cajun seasoning can be made ahead and stored in an airtight jar for months.

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