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Seafood Boil Sauce

A rich, garlicky butter sauce perfect for enhancing your seafood dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 68 people
Course: Condiment, Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American Seafood, Cajun
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 8 cloves garlic minced fine
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish chopped

Equipment

  • Small saucepan or skillet
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Garlic mincer or knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Whisk (optional but helpful)
  • Serving bowl or sauce ramekins

Method
 

  1. Peel and mince all eight garlic cloves.
  2. Measure out Old Bay, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt into a small bowl.
  3. Place saucepan over low heat and add the cubed butter, allowing it to melt slowly.
  4. Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add all seasonings and Worcestershire sauce, stirring continuously to coat butter with seasoning.
  6. Pour in fresh lemon juice and stir well, then add hot sauce if using.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, cayenne, or lemon to your preference.
  8. Transfer sauce to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Serve warm alongside seafood or as a dipping sauce for bread.