Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Last Updated on August 29, 2023
This seafood boil sauce recipe features a sweet and savory blend of Cajun ingredients. This versatile sauce can be used on most seafood and pairs exceptionally well with shrimp and lobster.
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
17
ingredients
7
steps
30
minutes
Born and raised in Northern California, Chef Esh-Marie has spent ten years in the catering industry curating creative and delicious dining experiences for her guests. But, her career highlight has been creating her own food-and-wine-pairing tour business throughout several cities. She is passionate about sharing tips for cooking and wine pairing with guests whenever she gets the chance.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1
head of garlic
olive oil, as needed
1 tsp
brown sugar
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
lemon zest
3/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp
dried parsley
1
pinch of black pepper
2 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
chopped onions
1 tsp
chopped ginger
2 tsp
lemon juice
1/2 cup(s)
honey
1 cup(s)
dry white wine
fresh parsley, for garnish
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Directions 7 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Roast the garlic. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the head of garlic in half, crosswise and place both halves in aluminum foil. 

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Roast the garlic.
Step 2

Drizzle olive oil on top of each half and completely wrap the garlic in aluminum foil. Roast for 30 minutes and set aside. 

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Drizzle olive oil on top of each half and completely wrap the garlic in aluminum foil.
Step 3

Prepare the seasoning mixture. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, dried parsley and black pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside.

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Prepare the seasoning mixture.
Step 4

Prepare the seafood boil sauce. In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter, chopped onions and ginger. Sauté until tender. Remove the chopped onions and ginger from the pan and set them aside. 

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Prepare the seafood boil sauce.
Step 5

In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of the roasted garlic, lemon juice, honey and wine. Let the wine reduce in half. 

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of the roasted garlic, lemon juice, honey and wine.
Step 6

Stir in the reserved sautéed chopped onions, ginger and the reserved seasoning mixture. Mix until well combined. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Stir in the reserved sautéed chopped onions, ginger and the reserved seasoning mixture.
Step 7

Serve topped with fresh parsley and paired with your favorite seafood. Enjoy!

Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe: Serve topped with fresh parsley and paired with your favorite seafood.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
271
FAT
7.7 g
PROTEIN
1.3 g
CARBS
42.7 g
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Fred M.

Fred

07 Aug 2023

Amazing flavors, definitely a remake!

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

09 May 2023

This Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe can be paired with most seafood. Very versatile and it is really good with shrimp and lobster.

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