Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for a Garlicky Seafood Boil Sauce with Butter. This sauce is perfect for dipping your favorite seafood like shrimp, crab, or lobster.
Garlicky Seafood Boil Sauce with Butter
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Melt the Butter:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Be careful not to let it brown.
- Sauté the Garlic and Onion:
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the melted butter. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Spices:
- Stir in the smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Add the Liquid Ingredients:
- Add the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Season and Simmer:
- Add the sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly and all the flavors have melded together, remove it from the heat.
- Serve:
- Pour the sauce over your favorite boiled seafood or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your preferred level of spiciness.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when you add the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
Enjoy your garlicky, buttery seafood feast!