Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce for Seafood, Pasta & More
This Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is rich, spicy, and loaded with garlicky goodness—perfect for drizzling over seafood, steak, or veggies. Beginner-friendly and ready in just 15 minutes, this bold Southern-inspired sauce will become your go-to for quick flavor boosts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional, for balance
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, and onion powder.
- Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes, letting the flavors blend.
- Taste and adjust salt, heat, or sweetness as desired.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce warm or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
Use fresh garlic for a deeper flavor. Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is great on shrimp, steak, or roasted veggies. Nutrition:
Calories: 180 per serving
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 180mg
Sugar: 0g
Use fresh garlic for a deeper flavor. Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce is great on shrimp, steak, or roasted veggies. Nutrition:
Calories: 180 per serving
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 180mg
Sugar: 0g