Cajun garlic butter sauce recipe: 59 photos
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FAQ
Cajun butter is a compound butter made from Cajun seasoning, fresh parsley, fresh garlic and unsalted butter that have been creamed together.
Butter: This recipe starts with two sticks of plain, softened butter. Garlic: Of course, you'll need fresh minced garlic (a tablespoon, to be exact). Cheese: Parmesan cheese takes this garlic butter recipe up a notch. Spices: The garlic butter is seasoned with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika.
How do you make Cajun sauce from scratch? In a bowl, combine vegan mayo, the Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then combine everything with a wire whisk or spatula. Enjoy immediately or transfer to a jar and put a lid on top.
Cajun seasonings consist of a blend of salt with a variety of spices, most common being cayenne pepper and garlic. The spicy heat comes from the cayenne pepper, while other flavors come from bell pepper, paprika, green onions, parsley and more.
Typical Cajun seasonings (including store-bought like Slap Ya Mama and Tony Chachere's) are made with black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. For different flavors, some Cajun spice mixes include salt, mustard powder, chile peppers, or cumin.