Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (optional)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until liquid.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute while stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in fresh parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot over your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg