Description
A rich and flavorful seafood boil sauce, perfect for dipping shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsalted butter (Divided use)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (Prevents butter from burning)
- 1/4 cup seafood stock (Warm)
- 1/2 cup white onions (Finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh garlic (Minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tsp coarse black pepper (Freshly ground)
- 1 wedge fresh lemon (Thick-cut)
- 2 tbsp fresh green parsley (Freshly chopped)
Instructions
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped white onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the seafood stock gradually while stirring continuously to emulsify.
- Mix in the Cajun seasoning, sweet paprika, crushed red chili flakes, and coarse black pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter until melted.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and add fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Notes
Best served warm with seafood for dipping. Can also be paired with boiled potatoes and corn on the cob.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg