Description
Delicious cajun garlic butter sauce brings zesty Louisiana flavors to seafood and pasta dishes. Spicy, rich ingredients blend seamlessly for quick kitchen magic that elevates home cooking with bold, authentic southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) onion powder
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground white pepper
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) dried basil
Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1 stick (4 oz / 113 g) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Butter Foundation: Melt butter in a compact saucepan over low heat, crafting a smooth, golden base for the sauce.
- Aromatic Infusion: Introduce finely chopped garlic to the molten butter, stirring delicately to release its essence without burning.
- Flavor Enrichment: Blend remaining butter, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and parsley into the pan, creating a vibrant and zesty mixture.
- Sauce Harmonization: Whisk ingredients continuously to ensure seamless integration and uniform consistency, developing a complex flavor profile.
- Simmering Finale: Reduce heat to lowest setting, allowing sauce to meld and intensify for approximately 5 minutes.
- Homemade Cajun Seasoning: Combine designated spices in a mixing vessel, blending thoroughly to create a uniform, flavorful mixture.
- Seasoning Preservation: Transfer excess seasoning to an airtight container for future culinary applications.
- Culinary Presentation: Drizzle warm Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce over grilled seafood, roasted poultry, or steamed vegetables, or serve as an indulgent dipping companion for crusty bread and fresh seafood.
Notes
- Butter Melting Technique: Use low heat to prevent burning and create a smooth, golden base for maximum flavor development.
- Garlic Infusion Tip: Sauté garlic briefly (60 seconds) to release aromatic oils without scorching, ensuring a delicate, rich flavor profile.
- Seasoning Storage Strategy: Store excess homemade Cajun seasoning in an airtight container to maintain potency and freshness for future cooking.
- Versatile Sauce Application: Drizzle over grilled seafood, roasted meats, or use as a dipping sauce to elevate multiple dishes with complex, zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg