Garlic butter sauce for seafood
This easy garlic butter sauce for seafood recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Garlic butter sauce for seafood
This easy garlic butter sauce for seafood recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Ingredients
Method
- SEAFOOD BOIL
- Fill up a large stockpot with water, leaving enough room at the top to add the seafood. Add old bay seasoning, lemon, and bay leaves. Bring to a light boil.
- Add the crab legs, sausage ,and corn. Cover with a lid and boil for 15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp. Boil for 5 minutes (shrimp will turn pink, do not overcook).
- Drain the water and remove bay leaves. Transfer to serving dish or leave in the stock pot.
- Pour that delicious garlic butter sauce all over,, and/or reserve some sauce on the side to dip the seafood in (recipe below).GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
- Melt one stick of butter and olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add Garlic and saute for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so garlic doesn’t burn. Add juice of the lemon, and all the seasonings. Adjust cayenne and red pepper to your level of spiciness.
- Add remaining 3 sticks of butter. Simmer until butter is melted, stirring constantly.
- If using chicken broth, gently stir it into the mixture now. Pour over your favorite seafood and/or reserve some for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Garlic butter sauce for seafood
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking garlic butter sauce for seafood.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
