{"id":285196,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cajun-butter\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:42:10","slug":"cajun-butter","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cajun-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"Cajun Butter"},"content":{"rendered":"
Try this easy Cajun butter recipe when you want to infuse intense flavor into steak, roast turkey or buttery shrimp<\/a>. Or, simply slather it on corn on the cob, as we do here, and let the spices shine. It\u2019s a fantastic butter to have on hand during the holiday season, especially for adding flavor to leftover roasted meat.<\/p>\n You can make Cajun compound butter with ingredients you likely already have at home. Whip it by hand, and use it either during cooking or for dressing meat and sides at the table. If you run out, a fresh batch can be ready in minutes.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, chili powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and pepper until you achieve a consistent color. Serve the butter over hot corn.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Ensure the butter is ready to whip by softening it gently in the microwave if necessary, or leave it on the countertop for 30 minutes before starting.<\/p>\n Refrigerate Cajun butter as soon as possible to prevent it from melting. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n Yes! You can wrap and freeze Cajun butter<\/a> for up to four months. Let it thaw on the countertop, but don\u2019t let it become too smooth or greasy.<\/p>\n Use Cajun butter just like regular butter, whenever you want an extra punch of flavor. Sneak some under the skin of a turkey or chicken before roasting, spoon it over steaks or melt it to quick-fry shrimp.<\/p>\n Cajun seasoning<\/a> comes from southwest Louisiana and tends to be simpler, while Creole seasoning<\/a> uses more herbs and spices, such as paprika. Though similar, the two aren\u2019t interchangeable.<\/p>\n Allow your butter to soften, then whip it with a fork, hand whisk or wooden spoon. For larger batches, a few pulses in a food processor might be better. Just avoid using your hands, as doing so can melt the butter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Food tastes good with butter, but it\u2019s even better with Cajun butter. 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