Seafood Boil Sauce
A rich, buttery, and flavor-packed sauce with garlic, Cajun spices, and a hint of zesty lemon. Perfect for shrimp, crab, lobster, and more.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add lemon juice and brown sugar (if using) and mix well.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined.
- Serve warm with seafood, drizzled over or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by modifying the red pepper flakes. For a milder sauce, reduce or omit them. This sauce pairs best with shrimp, crab legs, lobster, and mussels.