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Seafood Boil Sauce

Irresistible Seafood Boil Sauce for Your Next Feast

This Seafood Boil Sauce is a rich, buttery blend that enhances any seafood dish with customizable heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Feel free to swap with unsalted for more control over seasoning.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste for spice levels.
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Enhances seafood flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Complements the fresh onion.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Customize the heat to your preference.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Substitute with vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances the spice and saltiness.
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped finely for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Seafood Boil Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 cup of salted butter over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add 1 finely diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken stock, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 6-8 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of 1 lemon and ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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