Description
This Flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is bold, buttery, and packed with zesty flavor. Perfect for seafood, chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta, or even dipping bread, it’s a quick and easy recipe that transforms everyday meals into something unforgettable. With spicy Cajun seasoning, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a velvety butter base, this sauce is ideal for quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe for weeknight meals, and healthy-ish comfort food when used mindfully. Whether you’re craving a bold finishing drizzle or a versatile dip, this sauce brings intense flavor fast.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, without browning.
3. Stir in Cajun seasoning and let it bloom for about a minute.
4. Mix in red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add lemon juice and stir well to combine and deglaze.
6. Simmer the sauce for 2–3 more minutes on low heat.
7. Stir in chopped parsley if using, and serve hot.
Notes
Always sauté garlic gently—don’t let it brown or burn.
Taste your Cajun seasoning before using, as some blends are saltier than others.
Add lemon juice toward the end to preserve its brightness and acidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Cajun sauce, garlic butter, seafood sauce, easy dinner, spicy sauce, quick recipe, dipping sauce, pasta topping, bold flavor, comfort food