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Crafty Crab Boom Sauce Recipe

Crafty Crab Boom Sauce Recipe

Make this easy Crafty Crab Boom Sauce Recipe with butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and mayo for a creamy, spicy seafood dipping sauce ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press or knife
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Melt Butter
  1. Melt the butter over low heat until completely smooth without letting it brown or develop a burnt flavor.
    Melting Butter for Crafty Crab Boom Sauce
Step 2: Cook Garlic
  1. Add minced garlic and cook gently for one minute until fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
    Cooking Fresh Garlic in Butter
Step 3: Add Seasonings
  1. Mix in paprika, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and brown sugar thoroughly.
    Adding Cajun Seasonings and Spices
Step 4: Add Flavorings
  1. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, whisking well until everything blends into a smooth mixture.
    Mixing Lemon Juice and Worcestershire Sauce
Step 5: Stir in Mayonnaise
  1. Remove from heat, allow slight cooling, then whisk in mayonnaise until the sauce becomes creamy and silky.
    Stirring Mayonnaise into the Sauce
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Stir in chopped parsley, taste for seasoning, and serve warm with your favorite seafood or side dishes.
    Finished Homemade Crafty Crab Boom Sauce

Notes

For the richest flavor, serve the sauce warm immediately after preparing it.