Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Sauce (Dipping Sauce)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and ginger; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Spices: Stir in Old Bay, brown sugar, paprika, red pepper flakes, chili powder, oregano, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes to bloom the spices.
3. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Finish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt to taste.
5. Serve: Drizzle over a seafood boil (crab, shrimp, crawfish, etc.) or use as a dipping sauce.

Tips:

• For extra richness, add 2 tbsp of heavy cream at the end.
• Adjust spice levels by reducing/increasing red pepper flakes.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.