Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

seafood boil garlic butter sauce in a white bowl with a spoon

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

Seafood boil sauce is what takes a pot of seafood from good to unforgettable. The combination of butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and spices creates that bold, buttery sauce everyone ends up dipping everything into. Growing up with Louisiana and Mississippi roots, I've eaten my fair share of seafood boils, and this is the kind of sauce that gets poured over shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, corn, and honestly anything else on your plate.

Course sauce

Cuisine Cajun, Southern

Keyword crab boil sauce, crawfish boil sauce, seafood boil sauce, shrimp boil sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 209kcal

Author Brandi Crawford

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter
½ cup dry white wine I use Pinot Grigio. Broth can be substituted with broth if desired.
5-6 garlic cloves Adjust to suit your taste and use less for less garlic flavor.
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Optional for spicy
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Adjust to suit taste.
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place a skillet or saucepan on medium heat and add the butter.
When melted, add the remaining ingredients and stir. Stir for 3-4 minutes until combined.

Notes

Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 22g