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Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
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This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can elevate any dish with its rich, spicy, and aromatic profile. Perfect for seafood, poultry, vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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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
  • 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

For Homemade Cajun Seasoning:

  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Garlic: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Melt: Add the remaining butter, parsley, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Whisk to combine, then cook for five minutes.
  3. Homemade Cajun Seasoning: Mix all ingredients together. Note: this recipe makes more seasoning than needed for the butter.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Keywords: Cajun, Garlic Butter Sauce, Cajun Seasoning, Homemade, Spicy, Flavorful

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