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Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

Published: August 12, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 cups Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil and garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
  4. Add Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and green onions.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  8. Serve warm over seafood or as a dipping sauce.

Special Notes

This spicy, buttery sauce is perfect for seafood boils and crab legs. The combination of hot sauce, Worcestershire, and Old Bay creates a complex flavor that enhances any seafood. The key is to not let the sauce boil too hard, as it can separate. It's a great way to add extra flavor to your seafood feast.