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Quick & Delicious Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce

A rich, savory, and fiery dipping sauce made in 10 minutes with melted butter, fresh minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Cajun spices, and bright lemon juice. Perfect for seafood, steak, or bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 1630
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 6-8 cloves fresh garlic minced fine
Flavor & Heat
  • 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or Old Bay
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Garlic Press or Knife
  • Wooden Spoon or Whisk

Method
 

  1. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté on low for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in red pepper flakes and Cajun seasoning; let bloom for 30 seconds.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

For a smoother sauce that doesn't separate as easily, consider using clarified butter or ghee.