Cajun Butter Seafood Sauce

Cajun butter sauce for seafood in a white bowl, surrounded by shrimp, potatoes, and corn.

This delicious spicy cajun butter sauce is fantastic for seafood! Use it as a dip or in a seafood boil.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 16

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
½ medium yellow onion finely diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and Old Bay. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce, if using. Stir until well combined and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Spoon or pour the sauce over cooked seafood, use it as a dipping sauce, or toss it with a seafood boil.

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Notes

Storage - leftover seafood boil sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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