Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce brings Louisiana’s soulful spice to your kitchen with bold, zesty flavors. Creamy butter blends seamlessly with fiery Cajun seasoning, creating a luscious condiment you’ll drizzle on everything from seafood to roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
Spices:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) dried basil
Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Cajun seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Craft a simmering base by gently melting butter in a compact saucepan over minimal heat, creating a smooth, golden foundation.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the molten butter, allowing it to release its aromatic essence without scorching, stirring delicately for approximately 60 seconds.
- Enrich the developing sauce by incorporating remaining butter, zesty lemon juice, vibrant Cajun seasoning, and freshly chopped parsley into the pan.
- Whisk the ingredients with deliberate, continuous motions to ensure seamless integration and uniform consistency.
- Reduce heat to its lowest setting, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and harmonize flavors for roughly 5 minutes, developing a robust and complex profile.
- For homemade Cajun seasoning, combine all designated spices in a compact mixing vessel, thoroughly blending to create a uniform, flavorful mixture.
- Transfer excess seasoning to an hermetically sealed container, preserving its potency for future culinary adventures.
- Elevate your chosen dish by cascading the warm, aromatic Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce over grilled seafood, roasted poultry, or steamed vegetables.
- Alternatively, present the sauce as an enticing dipping companion for crusty bread or freshly prepared seafood, enhancing the dining experience with its rich, complex character.
Notes
- Whisk butter, garlic, and seasonings together carefully to prevent burning while releasing maximum flavor.
- Store extra homemade Cajun seasoning in a cool, dark pantry spot for up to six months, ensuring fresh and potent spice blend.
- Drizzle sauce generously over hot proteins or vegetables immediately after preparation to maintain optimal temperature and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg