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Seafood Boil Sauce

Delicious Seafood Boil Sauce: Customize Your Perfect Dip

A rich and aromatic Seafood Boil Sauce perfect for dipping, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flavor Base
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter Unsalted can be used for more control over saltiness.
  • 1 cups Diced Onion Finely diced for even melting.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best.
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust for desired spiciness.
  • 1 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoons Brown Sugar Balances heat.
  • 1 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
For the Consistency
  • 1 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoons Lemon Juice For brightness.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until liquid and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, and brown sugar; cook while stirring for 5 minutes.
  5. Gradually add chicken stock while stirring, increasing heat to bring to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Serve warm as a dipping sauce over seafood.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove and adjust consistency if needed.

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