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Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

Seafood Boil Sauce

A rich and flavorful sauce that combines buttery garlic, Cajun spices, and fresh herbs, perfect for coating shrimp, crab, and all your favorite seafood.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Cajun, Southern, American
Servings 6
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8-10 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, being careful not to brown it.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, allowing the spices to release their flavors.
  • Add lemon juice and fresh parsley, and let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, drizzled over your seafood boil ingredients.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
  • For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
Keyword Seafood boil sauce, Cajun sauce, garlic butter seafood sauce