Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful, tangy, and savory accompaniment perfect for enhancing seafood, chicken, vegetables, or dipping bread. Combining rich melted butter with robust Cajun seasoning, fresh garlic, and zesty lemon juice, this quick and easy sauce brings a vibrant Cajun flair to any dish in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Aromatics and Flavoring
- 15 cloves garlic, minced (about 2-3 tablespoons jarred minced garlic)
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, gently melt the unsalted butter, taking care to avoid burning it and to keep the butter smooth.
- Cook Garlic: Add the minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned to ensure a mellow garlic flavor.
- Lower Heat: Reduce the heat to low to prevent overcooking and prepare for the next ingredients.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the butter-garlic mixture. Whisk thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly throughout the sauce.
- Remove from Heat: Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat once everything is blended to preserve the fresh lemon and garlic flavors without any bitterness from overcooked ingredients.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your heat preference.
- This sauce pairs excellently with grilled shrimp, chicken, steamed vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
