Description
A simple and delicious seafood boil sauce recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and mix well.
- Add Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Serve over your favorite seafood or use as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice levels to your preference.
- This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: seafood boil sauce recipe