Description
A rich and creamy Cajun Butter Sauce that elevates shrimp, steak, or fries with bold flavors and silky texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fully liquid and shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant and glossy.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning; swirl to dissolve.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Taste and finish with salt and pepper.
- Spoon over hot seared shrimp or toss with crispy fries right before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap butter for vegan butter. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg