The Ultimate Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

🔥 How to Make Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:

Step 1: Melt the Butter

• In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter over medium heat.
• Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure the butter melts evenly without burning.
• If using salted butter, reduce the Cajun seasoning slightly to avoid excessive saltiness.

Step 2: Sauté the Garlic

• Once the butter is fully melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan.
• Cook for about 30–45 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Be careful not to brown the garlic—just let it release its aroma.
• If the garlic starts to darken too quickly, lower the heat to medium-low.

Step 3: Add the Cajun Seasoning & Spices

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
• Mix everything well to coat the garlic with the seasonings.
• Let the spices cook for 30–45 seconds to bloom—this helps release their full flavor into the butter.

Step 4: Add Lemon Juice & Finish the Sauce

• Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice—this adds a touch of acidity that balances the richness of the butter.
• Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.
• Give everything a final stir, making sure all the flavors blend together.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

• Pour the sauce into a small serving dish or drizzle it directly over your favorite foods.
• Try it on:
  ✔ Shrimp, salmon, crab, lobster
  ✔ Chicken, steak, grilled pork
  ✔ Pasta, rice, roasted potatoes
  ✔ Steamed or grilled veggies
  ✔ Toasted bread, biscuits, cornbread
• For extra presentation, sprinkle a little extra parsley on top before serving.

💡 Pro Tips & Variations:

✔ Make it Creamy: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream for a rich, creamy Cajun sauce.
✔ Extra Spicy? Add a dash of hot sauce or an extra pinch of red pepper flakes.
✔ Seafood Boil Sauce? Mix in 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning for a more classic seafood flavor.
✔ Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before using.

This easy, restaurant-quality Cajun butter sauce will take any dish from ordinary to extraordinary in seconds! If you try it, let me know how you used it—I’d love to hear! ❤️