Description
A rich and spicy sauce that enhances the flavor of any seafood dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Salted Butter
- 1 Onion, diced
- 8 cloves Garlic, diced
- 1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tbsps Old Bay
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 tbsps Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 tbsps Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once all the butter is melted, add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the diced garlic and continue to cook in the butter for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, onion powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, stir, and let the sauce come to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 6-8 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle the parsley.
- Pour over cooked seafood and use any leftovers as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes to suit your taste. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based butter and vegetable stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 120mg