Seafood Boil Sauce - Garlic and Butter Dip
A rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with Old Bay seasoning, perfect for drizzling over seafood or as a dipping sauce.
Equipment
- cutting board
- Chef's knife
- medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Juicer or citrus squeezer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 small Onion Finely diced.
- 6 cloves Garlic Finely diced.
- 250 grams Unsalted butter Chopped into smaller blocks.
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning For signature seafood flavor.
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika For depth and a smoky kick.
- 0.5 tablespoon Chili powder For mild heat.
- to taste Black pepper Adjust to preference.
- to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 Lemon Juiced.
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Optional, for a slight sweetness.
Instructions
- Finely chop the small onion and garlic cloves either by hand or using a food processor.
- Chop the unsalted butter into smaller blocks and place it in a pan over medium heat. Stir until completely melted.
- Add the chopped garlic and onion to the melted butter. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, fresh thyme (or dried thyme), chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the sauce and add the brown sugar if using. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the garlic and butter dip while still warm, perfect for drizzling over seafood or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and reheat before serving.