Description
A rich and flavorful Seafood Boil Sauce combining melted butter, chicken broth, and a blend of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, enhanced with smoky paprika, a kick of heat from cayenne, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, and finished with fresh lemon juice. Perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite seafood boil dishes.
Ingredients
Seafood Boil Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it becomes smooth and starts bubbling gently, creating the rich base for the sauce.
- Add the Broth: Slowly stir in the chicken broth to combine with the melted butter, forming a smooth and slightly thinner sauce consistency.
- Season the Sauce: Incorporate the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper into the sauce. Stir well to blend all the spices evenly.
- Add Heat: Mix in the cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce to add the desired heat level. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to develop flavors.
- Finish with Lemon: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and let the sauce simmer for an additional minute to balance the richness with a bright, tangy note. Remove from heat and serve warm alongside your seafood.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- This sauce is best served warm immediately but can be reheated gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southern Cajun