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Creamy Seafood Boil Dipping Sauce

A rich and flavorful sauce that complements shrimp and crab, ready in just 5 minutes.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Crab legs (snow or king crab)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and crab legs to the boiling water and cook until done, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove the seafood from the pot and drain, setting aside.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  5. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Drizzle the buttery sauce over the cooked seafood and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the seafood to maintain optimal texture.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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