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The Ultimate Seafood Boil Sauce: Deep, Rich, and Garlicky

This highly addictive, deep orange-red Seafood Boil Sauce is packed with chunky minced garlic, red chili flakes, and fresh parsley. Perfect for dipping crab, shrimp, or pouring over hearty side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Condiment, Dip, Side
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Boil Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Divided and melted slowly.
  • 1/4 cup chunky minced garlic Freshly chopped, do not use jarred.
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika For the deep orange-red color.
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Use your favorite salt-free or low-sodium blend.
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes Adjust to desired heat level.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper specks Coarsely ground.
  • 1/4 cup fresh green parsley Chopped finely for garnish.
  • 1/2 lemon fresh lemon Squeezed for juice off the heat.

Equipment

  • 1 Black Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for even heat distribution and keeping the sauce warm at the table.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For perfectly hand-mincing the fresh garlic.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Place your black cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt slowly until it is glossy and gently bubbling.
  2. Add the chunky minced garlic to the bubbling butter. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
  3. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, red chili flakes, and black pepper specks. Stir vigorously until the butter turns a deep orange-red color.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the juice from the lemon half directly into the hot butter and stir to combine. Sprinkle the fresh chopped green parsley evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalProtein: 1gFat: 46gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: Do not substitute salted butter unless you omit all other salt from the recipe.
Tip 2: Reheat gently in the microwave or over low heat to prevent the emulsification from breaking.
Keyword Cajun butter sauce,Garlic Butter Dip,Seafood Boil Sauce

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