Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
A rich and flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce, perfect for drizzling over seafood, chicken, or vegetables. It's quick to make and packed with aromatic spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
This sauce is incredibly versatile. Use it as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or a glaze. It pairs wonderfully with shrimp, chicken wings, steak, and even pasta.