Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
Spicy garlic butter sauce made with fresh garlic and chili 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
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.