Description
Elevate your cooking game with this bold and buttery Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce. It’s rich, spicy, and garlicky with a tangy touch of lemon and a sweet finish of honey. Perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, roasted veggies, or pasta, this easy recipe transforms simple dishes into unforgettable meals. Whether you’re whipping up a quick dinner or entertaining guests, this versatile sauce is a flavor-packed go-to. Ideal for quick sauces, easy dinner ideas, food ideas for seafood and pasta, and bold, easy recipes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add lemon juice and honey. Stir well to combine and emulsify.
5. Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
7. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cajun garlic butter, spicy garlic sauce, seafood sauce, easy sauce recipe, garlic butter dip