Description
A zesty, flavorful dipping sauce that perfectly complements juicy shrimp, crabs, and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup melted butter (or ghee for a dairy-free option)
- 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (or a homemade blend: paprika, garlic powder, and thyme)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Optional: a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or a splash of apple cider vinegar
- Optional: a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Dijon mustard, mixing until fully combined.
- Next, include the hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning, stirring well.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in your freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve it warm alongside your seafood boil.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg