Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

Transform your seafood boil into a rich, buttery feast with this 15-minute Cajun seafood boil sauce. Perfect for shrimp, crab, crawfish, and more—this bold, flavorful sauce is a seafood lover’s dream.

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Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Cajun, Creole

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: Servings

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large saucepan or pot For cooking the sauce
1 Wooden spoon/spatula For stirring
1 Measuring cups & spoons To measure ingredients
1 Garlic press (optional) For mincing garlic easily

Ingredients

2 cups Unsalted butter
1 head Garlic Minced
1 large Lemon Juiced
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
2 tablespoon Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dried oregano
1 tablespoon Dried thyme
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Use gluten-free if needed
0.25 cup Hot sauce Preferably Louisiana-style
Salt and black pepper To taste

Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat without browning.
Add minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Lower heat; add Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne, sugar, herbs.
Stir for 1–2 minutes to let spices bloom.
Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce; mix well.
Simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes to meld flavors.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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