Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a rich, bold, and irresistible addition that instantly upgrades any meal. With melted butter, fragrant garlic, and a touch of heat, this sauce delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This spicy garlic butter sauce is quick, versatile, and packed with flavor. It’s smooth, garlicky, slightly spicy, and customizable to your heat preference. Perfect for weeknight dinners, special meals, or dipping sauces, it pairs beautifully with almost everything.
Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy chili garlic sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until lightly bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Stir in chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice and honey, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes until flavors meld.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy chili garlic sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until lightly bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Stir in chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice and honey, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes until flavors meld.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Tips & Tricks
- Keep heat low once garlic is added to avoid bitterness.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor—avoid pre-minced jars.
Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About ¾ cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly, gluten-free
Notes
This spicy garlic butter sauce is perfect for seafood, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta, rice, or bread dipping. Honey can be omitted for a sharper heat profile.
Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 0g
FAQ
Is this sauce very spicy?
It has mild to medium heat, adjustable to your preference.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes, substitute butter with a plant-based butter alternative.
Can I store leftovers?
Yes, refrigerate in an airtight container.
What dishes pair best with it?
Shrimp, steak, chicken, vegetables, pasta, and rice.
Storage
- Fridge: Store up to 5 days in a sealed container.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Warm gently on low heat, stirring often.
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Conclusion
This spicy garlic butter sauce is bold, silky, and endlessly versatile. Once you try it, you’ll want to drizzle it over everything—it’s the ultimate flavor booster made fast and easy.