Description
This Flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is bold, spicy, and buttery—perfect for seafood boils, grilled meats, and vegetables. Make this quick, versatile Cajun sauce in under 10 minutes using garlic, butter, and seasoning for a restaurant-quality finish.
Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
3. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Let spices cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, stir, and let the sauce simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over your favorite dishes or store for later.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best punch of flavor.
Adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
For a thinner consistency, add a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg