Cajun Butter Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the bold, savory kick of Cajun Butter Sauce—a silky, flavor-packed condiment that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Combining creamy unsalted butter with a zesty blend of Cajun seasoning, smoky paprika, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of brown sugar, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Enhanced with minced garlic and a hint of optional cayenne pepper for an extra fiery punch, it’s ideal for dipping shrimp, drizzling over grilled meats, or tossing with pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Cajun Butter Sauce is a quick and effortless way to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table. Perfect for seafood boils, BBQ nights, or simply upgrading weeknight meals, this sauce is destined to become a kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully liquid and bubbling lightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Let the spices cook for 30 seconds to bloom their flavors.
Add the lemon juice, hot sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and allow the flavors to meld for another 1-2 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a dipping sauce for seafood, drizzle over grilled meats, or toss into pasta for a bold, flavorful dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 5292 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
