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A close-up of a skillet filled with plump shrimp cooked in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce with garlic, herbs, and seasonings, garnished with fresh parsley.

The Ultimate Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe


  • Author: MERIEM
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 ½ cups of sauce

Description

This seafood boil sauce recipe is rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavors from garlic, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, and lemon juice. Perfect for shrimp, crab, lobster, and crawfish, this sauce takes your seafood boil to the next level. Use it as a drizzle or a dipping sauce for a mouthwatering experience.


Ingredients

Butter, melted
Medium onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Cajun seasoning
Old Bay seasoning
Smoked paprika
Red pepper flakes
Worcestershire sauce
Juice of one lemon
Brown sugar (optional)


Instructions

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Stir well.
Simmer for five minutes and serve warm over seafood.

Notes

Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.
Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
Reheat on low to prevent separation.
Use olive oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Southern

Keywords: Seafood boil sauce, Cajun butter sauce, Garlic butter seafood sauce, Spicy seafood sauce, Seafood dipping sauce