Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful and versatile condiment that pairs perfectly with seafood, poultry, or vegetables. The combination of butter, garlic, lemon juice, and homemade Cajun seasoning creates a rich and aromatic sauce that will elevate any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 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
For 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
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the remaining butter, parsley, lemon juice, and cajun seasoning. Whisk to combine then cook for five minutes.
- For Homemade Cajun Seasoning: Mix all ingredients together. Note this recipe makes more than needed for the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
