Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Sauce 🧄🧈 Bold, Rich, Spicy-Savory Sauce Built to Drench, Dip, and Drip

Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Sauce is the heart of any great boil — a silky, seasoned butter blend packed with garlic, Cajun spice, citrus, and heat.

Drizzle it over hot shellfish, toss everything in it, or serve it on the side for dipping. It’s simple to make, impossible to forget.

Ingredients (Makes about 1 cup – enough for 3–4 servings of seafood)

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp hot sauce (or more, to taste)
• Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar for a sweet-heat twist
• Optional: 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley for finish
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Melt and Infuse

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 2: Add Seasoning

Stir in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Simmer another minute, letting spices bloom in the butter.

Step 3: Finish the Sauce

Add lemon juice and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust with salt or a touch of sugar if needed. Simmer briefly until glossy and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Use It

Pour over hot seafood boil, toss directly with shrimp or crab, or serve warm in ramekins for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Swap Cajun seasoning for Creole or a homemade blend with thyme, garlic, and onion
• Add a splash of white wine or beer for depth
• Use ghee for a cleaner, richer butter flavor
• Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard or Worcestershire for umami boost

Pro Tips

• Use fresh garlic — no jarred stuff here
• Let the butter gently simmer, not sizzle — you want infusion, not burnt bits
• Make it ahead and rewarm gently to save time during your boil prep
• Double or triple the recipe for larger seafood boils — it goes fast

Serving Ideas

• Drizzled over boiled shrimp, crab, lobster, or crawfish
• Tossed with corn and potatoes post-boil
• On the side for dipping sausage, bread, or shellfish
• Over rice or pasta with leftover boil ingredients for a next-day feast

Final Thoughts

Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Sauce is pure edible luxury — rich, spicy, garlicky, and perfect for coating every bite of a messy, glorious boil. It’s the sauce people fight over and the reason they come back for seconds.

Melt bold. Pour heavy. Dip everything. 🧄🧈🔥

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