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Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe: The Whole Sha-Bang

This Boiling Crab Sauce has a buttery base, seasoned with Cajun flavors, a hint of heat, fresh garlic, a dash of lemon juice, and a sprinkling of sugar, is the ultimate seafood boil sauce recipe. And it’s ready in under 10 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter
  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the finely chopped garlic to the butter and sauté until it turns golden and aromatic.
  • Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine the spices with the buttery mixture. Let it cook for about a minute to bloom the flavors.
  • Incorporate the sugar and hot sauce into the sauce, adjusting the amount of hot sauce to achieve your desired level of heat.
  • Add the dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and chili powder to the sauce, stirring to evenly distribute the spices.
  • Stir in the lemon pepper seasoning, infusing the sauce with a zesty and tangy kick.
  • Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice to cut through the richness of the sauce and add a vibrant citrusy note.
  • Let the sauce simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or other spices to reach your desired flavor profile.
  • Once the sauce has developed its rich and balanced flavor, remove it from the heat.
  • Serve the Boiling Crab Sauce as a dipping sauce alongside your favorite seafood dishes. It's perfect for crab, shrimp, lobster, and more!