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A silver spoon scoops a rich, yellow Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce with visible minced garlic and green herbs in a metal pan.
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Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce

A vibrant, fiery sauce bursting with rich butter, pungent garlic, and a kick of spice, perfect for drizzling over seafood, chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cut into cubes
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce e.g., Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Garlic press or cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Cook for another 30 seconds, allowing the spices to bloom in the butter.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce to your preference.
  6. Serve immediately, or keep warm over very low heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This versatile sauce is fantastic with grilled shrimp, crab legs, chicken wings, steamed vegetables, or even tossed with pasta. For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly.