Description
A flavorful Cajun Butter Sauce perfect for drizzling over seafood, chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Be careful not to let it brown; we want it to melt smoothly.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic. Sauté it gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not burned.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and stir well. Cook for another minute.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to combine all the flavors.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavor.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Drizzle generously over your favorite dish!
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is recommended for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cajun Butter Sauce, Cajun recipe, butter sauce, seafood sauce