Description
This Seafood Boil Butter Sauce is a luscious blend of rich butter, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, creating a creamy, savory experience that perfectly complements the sweetness of fresh seafood. The sauce’s velvety texture coats each bite, enhancing the natural flavors of shrimp, crab, and lobster with a delightful kick of spice.
Ingredients
- Butter: 1 cup (unsalted, melted)
- Garlic: 6 cloves (minced)
- Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Old Bay Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Cayenne Pepper: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Parsley: 1/4 cup (fresh, chopped)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (freshly ground)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquefied.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Sauce-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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