Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe
Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe
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Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make the ultimate seafood boil sauce recipe that brings bold, buttery, and spicy flavors to your seafood feasts. This savory sauce pairs perfectly with crab, shrimp, lobster, and more. It’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to elevate your seafood boil experience.
Description
Creating the perfect seafood boil sauce recipe is the key to transforming your seafood boils into unforgettable meals. This sauce combines a medley of aromatic spices, rich butter, and a hint of heat for a flavor packed punch that complements the natural sweetness of seafood.
Seafood boils are a staple of Southern cuisine, offering a communal dining experience where friends and family gather to enjoy succulent seafood drenched in a mouthwatering sauce. This recipe provides step by step instructions to craft a versatile and delicious sauce that’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite seafood.
With this guide, you’ll explore the essential ingredients, expert cooking tips, and techniques to customize the sauce to your preferred spice level. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or enjoying a cozy indoor seafood dinner, this seafood boil sauce recipe will be your go to for flavorful perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional for extra heat)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Heat the Oil: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, chili powder, black pepper, and sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Incorporate Liquid Ingredients: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the sauce from heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm alongside your seafood boil.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Add additional lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
- For a richer taste, substitute part of the chicken broth with seafood stock.
Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce optional for extra heat
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Heat the Oil: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, chili powder, black pepper, and sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Incorporate Liquid Ingredients: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the sauce from heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm alongside your seafood boil.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Add additional lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
- For a richer taste, substitute part of the chicken broth with seafood stock.
