Description
Succulent Cajun Butter Sauce elevates seafood with bold Louisiana flavors, bringing spicy warmth to your plate. Creamy, zesty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a mouthwatering experience for those craving intense culinary excitement.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a medium skillet and set it over medium heat, allowing it to warm up gradually.
- Introduce butter to the skillet, letting it melt smoothly and spread across the cooking surface.
- Carefully add minced garlic to the melted butter, gently sautéing for approximately 1-2 minutes until the aroma becomes pronounced and fragrant.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the buttery mixture, stirring continuously to distribute the spices evenly.
- Allow the spices to toast and bloom in the butter for 1-2 minutes, intensifying their robust flavors and creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Pour fresh lemon juice into the skillet, whisking thoroughly to integrate the citrusy brightness with the spiced butter.
- Conduct a quick taste test, adjusting the seasoning with salt and black pepper to achieve a balanced and harmonious flavor profile.
- Remove the skillet from heat, ensuring the sauce maintains its vibrant consistency and temperature.
- Drizzle the Cajun butter sauce generously over your chosen dish, creating a luxurious and zesty coating.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a touch of color and herbal freshness, enhancing the visual and flavor complexity of the sauce.
Notes
- Prevent burning garlic by keeping heat at medium and stirring constantly during sautéing to maintain delicate flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper for personal heat preference.
- Use unsalted butter to control sodium content and allow precise seasoning control.
- Fresh lemon juice provides brighter, more vibrant citrus notes compared to bottled versions, enhancing overall sauce complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg