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Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Boiling Crab Sauce with Garlic Butter

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A spicy, flavorful sauce for seafood, inspired by the popular Boiling Crab restaurant.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and brown sugar.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Add lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  6. Stir well and remove from heat.
  7. Toss with boiled seafood before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne pepper for spiciness.
  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg