Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Recipe

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Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Recipe

Garlic butter seafood boil and sauce. Add this spicy sauce to your favorite seafood boil, and use some on the side to dip the yumminess in!

Course Seafood

Cuisine American

Keyword butter, garlic, seafood

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 336kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Kitchen Shears, iBayam Kitchen Scissors Heavy Duty Meat Scissors Poultry Shears, Dishwasher Safe Food Cooking Scissors All Purpose Stainless Steel Utility Scissors, 2-Pack (Black Red, Black Gray)
Extra Large Acacia Wood Cutting Board - Large Wooden Cutting Board for Kitchen w/Juice Grooves and Handles - Best Kitchen Cutting Boards for Chopping and Slicing or as a Charcuterie Plate
WhiteRhino Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids Set of 3（4.5QT,2.7QT, 1.1QT), Large Kitchen Salad Bowls, Space-Saving Nesting Bowls, Round Glass Serving Bowls for Cooking,Baking,Prepping,Dishwasher Safe
OLD BAY Seasoning, 16 oz - One 16 Ounce Fan-Favorite Tin Can of OLD BAY All-Purpose Seasoning with Unique Blend of 18 Spices and Herbs for Crabs, Shrimp, Poultry, Fries, and More
Kaluns Tongs For Cooking With Silicone Tips, 4 Piece Salad Tongs, Red, Stainless Steel 7-9-12 Inch Tong With Bonus Silicone Spatula, Non-stick, Heat resistant Serving Utensils
IMUSA USA Stainless Steel Stock Pot 20-Quart, Silver
Professional Kitchen Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set,3PCS Ultra Sharp Japanese Knife with Sheath,Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle Elegant Gift Box for Home or Restaurant

Ingredients

5 clusters Snow crab legs washed thoroughly
1 pound Shrimp deveined, tail on
1 pound Andouille sausage cut into thick slices
6 Corn on the cob
6 Baby red potatoes
1 Lemon cut in half
2 tablespoons Old bay Seasoning
2 Bay leaves

Seafood Boil Sauce (to pour over and dip)

4 sticks Butter unsalted
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 whole Onion diced
3 tablespoons Garlic diced
1 Lemon juiced
2 cups Chicken broth optional (see notes below)
3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
3 tablespoons Paprika
1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning (optional depending on fresh lemon juice)
1-2 dashes Tabasco sauce

Instructions

SEAFOOD BOIL

Fill up a large stock pot 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.
Place the corn and red potatoes into the seasoned water. Boil for 10 minutes.
Add the crab legs and sausage . Cover with a lid and boil for an additional 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, stir constantly.
If using chicken broth, gently stir it into the mixture now. Pour over your favorite seafood and/or reserve some for dipping.
Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken broth is used to "cut" the sauce. It does not take away from the flavor in any way. In fact- it's great to add broth if trying to create more sauce, or pour directly over your seafood boil.

Sauce can also be used for dipping.

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