A rich and flavorful butter sauce perfect for seafood boils.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Serves 4-6 1x
Category:Sauce
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Cajun
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
450 g salted butter
1 large onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, diced
60 ml Cajun seasoning
30 ml Old Bay seasoning
15 ml onion powder
20 g brown sugar
15 ml red pepper flakes
240 ml chicken stock
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
Incorporate the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, onion powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavours.
Pour in the chicken stock, stir thoroughly, and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 6–8 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve warm over seafood or use as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.