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Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • For the Sauce:
  • ▢ 1 stick butter divided
  • ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • For Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
  • ▢ 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat!
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Sauté the Garlic
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, just until fragrant. Don’t let it brown!
  • Step 2: Add the Flavor
  • Add the remaining butter, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley to the pan. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Step 3: Simmer
  • Let the sauce cook on low for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. This helps all the flavors marry together beautifully.
  • Step 4: Taste and Adjust
  • Want more heat? Add a pinch of cayenne. More lemony zip? Go ahead and squeeze in a bit more juice. This sauce is yours to tweak!