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Seafood Boil Sauce

A flavorful and spicy sauce perfect for enhancing seafood boils, combining spices, butter, and citrus for a zesty kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Citrus
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine.
  3. Whisk in the hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This sauce can be adjusted to your taste by adding more hot sauce or spices. It pairs well with shrimp, crab, and other seafood.

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