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seafood boil sauce recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General (adaptable for Keto, Vegan, Diabetic)
Description
This homemade seafood boil sauce recipe offers an aromatic, rich, and spicy flavor that can transform any simple meal. It’s an easy, customizable, and high-protein option perfect for busy weeknights or culinary adventures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 head (about 8-10 cloves, 40g) fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium (150g) yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 large lemon (45ml, 3 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
- 2.5 tablespoons (37.5ml) Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5ml) hot sauce
- 0.5 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5g) brown sugar (optional)
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Prep Aromatics: Finely mince the garlic and dice the onion.
- Build Flavor Base: Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
- Combine Spices and Liquids: Add 2.5 tbsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, 1.5 tbsp hot sauce, and 1 large lemon’s juice to the butter base, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 0.5 cup broth, then stir in 1.5 tsp brown sugar (optional) until dissolved.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
Choose organic, grass-fed butter and fresh, whole garlic. Use low-sodium broth. For Keto/Low-Carb, omit brown sugar and use unsweetened hot sauce. For Vegan/Dairy-Free, use plant-based butter. For Diabetic-Friendly, focus on low-sodium and sugar-free ingredients. Look for local garlic and onions when in season. Sauce can be warmed in a low oven (200F / 95C) or an Instant Pot (use sauté function for steps 2 and 3, then keep warm). If too thin, continue simmering uncovered; if too thick, stir in an extra splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60 ml)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg