Easy Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe
Making the perfect seafood boil sauce is about balancing flavors to enhance the seafood. This sauce blends butter, garlic, and spices, adding a rich, tangy, and slightly spicy kick.Whether you're dipping shrimp, crab legs, or corn, this sauce completes the meal and takes your seafood boil up a notch. It's simple to make and can be adjusted to suit your spice level, making it a great addition to any seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper adjust to your heat preference
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Cook the Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and brown sugar if using. Mix well to combine.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to incorporate.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water, and stir until the sauce is well mixed. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the sauce warm with your seafood boil. Enjoy your flavorful and seafood boil sauce recipe easy!
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Notes
You can freeze the seafood boil sauce. Let it cool completely, then place it in a freezer-safe container. It will last up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.