Description
Garlic lovers rejoice with this mouthwatering spicy garlic butter sauce that elevates any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Bold flavors and creamy richness combine to deliver a sensational condiment that will make you crave more with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select a small saucepan and place it over medium heat, allowing the butter to melt smoothly and evenly without scorching.
- Once the butter transforms into a liquid state, introduce finely chopped garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning and releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 60-90 seconds.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the butter-garlic mixture, creating a vibrant and dynamic flavor profile.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the spices to infuse and integrate with the butter and garlic for an additional 1-2 minutes, developing a rich, complex taste.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat source, ensuring all ingredients are well-incorporated and the sauce maintains a glossy, smooth consistency ready to enhance your preferred culinary creation.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat tolerance.
- Infuse extra flavor by using roasted garlic instead of raw minced garlic for a deeper, mellower taste.
- Use unsalted butter to control sodium content and prevent overly salty sauce.
- Swap dairy butter with plant-based alternatives like vegan butter for lactose-free or dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg