This Cajun Butter recipe is the easiest condiment to make with 8 ingredients. It adds so much flavor to steak, chicken, and vegetables.
This is the best flavored butter recipe! Cajun Butter is savory, spicy, with a hint of brown sugar sweetness to even everything out! It's truly the best condiment for so many things - we love to use it on steak, chicken, fish, potatoes, and even bread.
With just 8 ingredients, this easy compound spicy butter is made in about 5 minutes of prep time. You can then either chill or use it right away depending on the recipe. What is a compound butter? It's a butter where you can add either sweet or savory spices and herbs to make it have flavor. Use it to top all sorts of different things for an extra special boost of flavor at the end.
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Add this to your next easy weeknight dinner recipe or fancy entertaining menu. Plus, it also keeps so well in the fridge so you can have it around to use any night of the week. You should also try our Blackened Sauce for another great kick of creamy spicy flavor.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Easy compound butter. This is when you stir in herbs and spices to make a flavored butter. This recipe happens to be a savory version with a bit of a kick.
- Flavorful condiment for almost anything. Dollop onto steak, warm vegetables, chicken, or fish. It's an easy touch that adds so much flavor.
- Customize to your liking. Use different spices and herbs, depending on what you're serving it on.
Ingredients
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- Unsalted butter: The base of any compound butter, you can use salted or unsalted. Be sure your butter is softened before you start.
- Fresh parsley: Adds a touch of freshness to the condiment.
- Cajun seasoning: A little goes a long way, adds so much savory flavor and a little kick of heat too.
- Brown sugar: Use just a pinch here, it adds that subtle sweetness that's just so good with the spice.
- Chili powder: Adds that smoky bit of heat to the flavor profile.
- Garlic powder: Infuses everything with that great garlic flavor.
- Dried thyme: Adds a savory herb flavor.
- Cayenne pepper: Brings an extra punch of spice in each bite, you can omit for those who don't like spice.
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How to Make Cajun Butter
- In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, parsley, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar (optional), chili powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Using a fork or a hand mixer, thoroughly combine all the ingredients until they are evenly mixed. If you prefer a hint of acidity, add lemon juice and mix well. Spread a little on a saltine cracker, taste, and adjust the flavors as desired.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Alternatively you can place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll it into a log shape, and twisting the ends to seal it tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until it is firm. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
- Use it to top grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or spread it on bread.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to soften your butter before starting the recipe. Leave it out on the counter for an hour or so until it's easy to stir. If you forget, microwave on a plate for 5-10 seconds on both sides until it's soft to the touch.
- Shape it into a log for easy cutting. Once you mix your butter, you shape it into a log using parchment paper or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. This makes it super easy to slice and serve.
- Make it mild instead of spicy. Omit the cayenne pepper and also reduce the cajun seasoning or use a mild heat cajun seasoning variety.
How to Serve Cajun Butter
This Cajun Butter can be served with so many delicious recipes, whether they're side dishes, main courses, or even just plain old bread. Here are some of our favorites:
- Ribeye Sandwich
- Whipped Mashed Potatoes
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
- Crispy Green Beans
- Garlicky Ranch Potatoes
- Southern Cornbread Recipe
Storage
Refrigerate the butter for up to two weeks in an airtight container or plastic wrap.
You can also freeze the butter in plastic wrap or an airtight container too! It will keep well for 2 months. Thaw on the counter until cold or room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cajun seasoning is using more finely ground peppers like black pepper and cayenne pepper. While creole seasoning is more herbal containing dried herbs like thyme and oregano.
For up to 2 weeks in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer. Just thaw until chilled or softened at room temperature before using.
Paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne, and dried thyme.
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Cajun Butter
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, parsley, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Using a fork or a hand mixer, thoroughly combine all the ingredients until they are evenly mixed. If you prefer a hint of acidity, add lemon juice and mix well. Spread a little on a saltine cracker, taste, and adjust the flavors as desired.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Alternatively you can place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll it into a log shape, and twisting the ends to seal it tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until it is firm. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
- Use it to top grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or spread it on bread.
Notes
- Make sure to soften your butter before starting the recipe. Leave it out on the counter for an hour or so until it's easy to stir. If you forget, microwave on a plate for 10 seconds on both sides until it's soft to the touch.
- Shape it into a log for easy cutting. Once you mix your butter, you shape it into a log using parchment paper or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. This makes it super easy to slice and serve.
- Make it mild in spice. Omit the cayenne pepper and also reduce the cajun seasoning.
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