Can I use salted butter?

Yes, but taste before adding Cajun seasoning to avoid oversalting.

How spicy is this sauce?

It has mild warmth; adjust Cajun seasoning or add cayenne for more heat.

Absolutely, it improves after a day; reheat gently before serving.

What if the sauce separates?

Whisk vigorously or add 1 tbsp warm water while stirring to recombine.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, use a larger pan and add 1-2 extra minutes of cooking time.

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Cook time: PT-487098H11M26S
Total time: PT-487098H11M26S
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: ½ cup Butter (unsalted); 15 cloves Garlic (minced, about 2-3 tbsp of the minced garlic you can get in a jar); 2 Lemons (juiced); 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (click for my recipe)

Description

This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is rich, zesty, and packed with garlicky flavor—perfect for seafood boils, grilled veggies, or drizzling over pasta.

Ingredients

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½ cup Butter (unsalted)
15 cloves Garlic (minced, about 2–3 tbsp of the minced garlic you can get in a jar)
2 Lemons (juiced)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (click for my recipe)

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Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add garlic cloves and cook until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
Turn the heat to low.
Add remaining ingredients and whisk to incorporate.
Remove from the heat.

Notes

Use immediately or store in the fridge and reheat gently. Great as a dip or cooking sauce!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Calories: 80 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 62 mg
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g