Description
A rich and flavorful seafood boil sauce that enhances the taste of various seafood dishes, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Add the Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper, stirring well.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor with more cayenne or lemon juice as needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the spice level to your preference.
- Consider adding optional ingredients like hot sauce or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: seafood boil sauce, seafood, butter sauce, garlic sauce, Old Bay seasoning