Cajun butter

This Cajun butter brings together the creamy richness of butter with the bold heat of Cajun spices. It’s great for marinating shrimp, chicken, or fish, spreading on grilled corn on the cob, or adding a spicy touch to steamed vegetables, giving them a flavorful kick you’ll love.

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Prep Time: 10

Servings: Cup

Calories: 1670.3kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust based on heat preference
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Begin by placing the softened unsalted butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt to the butter.
Using a fork or an electric mixer, blend everything together until smooth and fully combined.
Fold in the freshly chopped parsley, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Taste your Cajun butter and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or hot sauce if desired.
You can either store the butter in an airtight container in the fridge for later or serve it right away.
Enjoy this zesty, flavorful Cajun butter with your favorite dishes!

Notes

Fresh ingredients, like minced garlic and finely chopped parsley, can really elevate the flavor of this Cajun butter.
When reheating, do so gently to avoid separation. Heat it just enough to melt without overheating.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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