This Cajun butter recipe is packed with flavorful spices and will give your meals loads of extra flavor. It's easy to make with pantry ingredients and can be used in many different ways.
❤️ Why You'll Love It
Cajun butter is an easy spicy butter that you can make at home in just a few minutes. No fancy equipment or special kitchen tools are needed. You can easily adjust the spice levels to fit your preference. You can make it ahead of time and either store it in the fridge or freeze it for later use.
One of the best ways to use Cajun butter is to flavor your meats, like your Thanksgiving turkey. You can make Cajun turkey by spreading the spicy butter on and under the skin of the meat. As the turkey roasts, the butter will help give the turkey an extra kick of flavor and help it brown the skin.
You can also use this easy spicy butter to flavor your favorite steaks, chicken, vegetables, and more. It's that versatile!
🥘 Equipment Used
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You will need a medium-sized bowl and a whisk or small blender to make this creamy Cajun butter recipe.
🧾 Ingredients Used
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- Butter: I like to use unsalted butter so that I can control the saltiness.
- Spices: Cajun seasoning, achiote powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley, oregano, and rosemary.
- Salt to taste.
🔪 How To Make Cajun Butter
This recipe makes two cups of cajun butter, and a serving is half a cup.
- Leave the butter out for an hour till it softens, or microwave it in 10-second increments.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Mix with a hand mixer or small blender until the Cajun butter is creamy.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
💭 Tips and Variations
- Don't melt the butter. It needs to be soft enough to mix the spices in but not melt.
- If the cajun butter is too spicy, you can reduce the seasonings or add more softened butter.
- Double or triple the recipe so that you have some Cajun butter on hand when you want to add some last-minute flavor to your dishes.
- Don't use your hands to mix the butter! The heat from your hands will melt the butter.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
You can use this Cajun butter for just about any dish that calls for butter that you want to add some spiciness to. Add it to your vegetables, meats, or even use it as a spread for bread. I love to use it on my turkey or whole chicken recipes.
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
What is Cajun butter?
Cajun butter is a combination of butter, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and herbs. It is commonly used to flavor meat dishes.
Is this the same as Cajun butter sauce?
No. Cajun butter sauce uses melted butter. You can easily adapt this recipe to make Cajun butter sauce though. Just melt the butter on the stove, add the ingredients, and stir until it's well combined for about a minute.
What if my spicy butter is too spicy?
If you find that the Cajun butter is too spicy for your liking, you can add extra softened butter. This is the easiest route. Start by adding a small amount of softened butter and tasting it until you get your preferred spice level.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can make the spicy butter ahead of time and either store it in the fridge for a few days or freeze it for a few months.
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📖 Recipe
Cajun Butter (Easy Spicy Butter)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon achiote powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Leave the butter out till it softens, or microwave it in 10-second increments.2 sticks unsalted butter
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl.1.5 tablespoon cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon achiote powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt
- Mix with a hand mixer or small blender until the Cajun butter is creamy.
Notes
- Don't melt the butter. It needs to be soft enough to mix the spices in but not melt.
- If the cajun butter is too spicy, you can reduce the seasonings or add more softened butter.
- Double or triple the recipe so that you have some Cajun butter on hand when you want to add some last-minute flavor to your dishes.
- Don't use your hands to mix the butter! The heat from your hands will melt the butter.
Nutrition
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
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