Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe
Rich and buttery Boiling Crab–style sauce made with fresh garlic, Creole seasoning, Old Bay, lemon juice, and spices. A bold, flavorful seafood boil sauce perfect for shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 large garlic cloves peeled and finely minced
- 2 sticks 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning such as Tony Chachere’s
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional; adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully liquefied. Do not allow the butter to brown or boil.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and simmer gently for approximately 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Reduce heat if necessary to maintain a light simmer and prevent the garlic from browning.
- Add the Creole seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, hot sauce, and water to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or scorching. The sauce should slightly thicken and become well blended.
- Once prepared, pour the sauce over 3 to 4 pounds of hot, cooked seafood in a large bowl and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe can be gluten free if all seasonings used are certified gluten free. Always check labels on Creole seasoning, Old Bay, lemon pepper seasoning, and hot sauce to ensure they do not contain wheat-based additives or cross-contamination.