Description
Bold, buttery, and bursting with Cajun flavor—this Flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is the ultimate finishing touch to elevate any dish. Perfect for seafood, steak, vegetables, or pasta, this quick and easy recipe blends melted butter with fresh garlic, smoky spices, and herbs to create a savory, spicy, and crave-worthy sauce. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, a spicy dipping sauce, or an easy recipe to spice up your meal prep, this garlic butter sauce delivers big flavor with little effort. Ideal for grilled shrimp, roasted corn, or as a buttery pasta toss, it’s one of those easy food ideas you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Let them bloom for about 1 minute.
4. Lower the heat and simmer the sauce for 2–3 more minutes to deepen the flavor.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, if using, and the freshly chopped parsley.
6. Taste and adjust salt or spice if needed.
7. Serve immediately while warm or store for later use.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the most robust and vibrant flavor—avoid jarred garlic.
Let your spices cook briefly in the butter to unlock their full flavor potential.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop to maintain the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cajun sauce, garlic butter sauce, spicy sauce, dipping sauce, quick dinner sauce