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Paprika butter sauce served with grilled meat
Rich and creamy paprika butter sauce

Hungarian Paprika Butter Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Main Courses
A meeting of two pillars of Hungarian cuisine: high-quality paprika and butter. This silky sauce brings the authentic flavors of the Hungarian plains without the heavy roux. The secret lies in 'waking up' the paprika: the fat-soluble color and flavor compounds only bloom in warm fat, but be careful—paprika's high sugar content means it burns in seconds.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan (heavy bottom)
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely mince the garlic and parsley.

Tip: Prep everything near the stove, as butter and paprika work fast.
2 ✓

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once it foams, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Tip: Just melt the butter, don't brown it. If it's too hot, remove from heat.
3 ✓

Remove the pan from the heat! Sprinkle in the paprika and quickly whisk it into the hot butter.

Tip: This is the most critical step. The residual heat is enough to bloom the color and flavor without burning the spice.
4 ✓

Pour in the cream, return to medium heat, and bring to a gentle simmer.

Tip: The cold cream immediately stops the cooking process, stabilizing the paprika.
5 ✓

Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Tip: Reducing the cream thickens the sauce naturally.
6 ✓

Stir in the fresh parsley at the end and serve with roasted meats or spaetzle.

Tip: The green parsley against the vibrant red sauce creates a beautiful contrast.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my sauce bitter?
The paprika likely burned. Paprika is very heat-sensitive; if it turns dark brown, it becomes bitter immediately. Unfortunately, you'll need to start over.
Can I use margarine?
Technically yes, but the flavor won't be the same. The milk solids and distinct flavor of real butter are the soul of this sauce.

Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (approx. 3.5 oz)
  • 2 tsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika
  • 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley