Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
This Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is bold, buttery, and a transformative flavor boost for various dishes, ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp spicy chili garlic sauce Can substitute with sambal oelek or sriracha.
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Adjust to taste for more or less heat.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Watch for bubbles to know it's ready.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
- Incorporate the spicy chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon juice and honey, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For batch cooking, double the recipe and freeze in small portions. Reheat gently and whisk if the sauce separates.