Description
This Garlicky Seafood Boil Sauce with Butter is a rich, flavorful blend of butter, garlic, and Cajun spices, perfect for pouring over your seafood boil or serving as a dipping sauce. With a balance of smoky paprika, zesty lemon, and a hint of sweetness, this sauce elevates your seafood feast to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Oil
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Aromatics
- 10–12 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Liquids
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup seafood stock or water
To Taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Oil: In a large saucepan, melt the butter together with the olive oil over medium heat, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Sauté Onion: Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened but not browned, enhancing the flavor depth.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring it does not brown to avoid bitterness.
- Incorporate Spices: Add Old Bay seasoning, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and brown sugar, stirring well to coat the aromatics evenly with the spice blend.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood stock or water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to allow flavors to meld.
- Simmer: Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens and becomes highly aromatic.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and add salt as needed. Serve warm by pouring over your seafood boil or as a dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- This sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Reheat gently before serving to preserve its flavor and texture.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to modify the spice level according to your preference.
- For a fresh touch, add chopped parsley before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
