Description
This Seafood Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce is pure magic! Made with rich butter, fresh garlic, a hint of lemon, and a touch of spice, this sauce is the perfect complement to crab legs, shrimp, lobster, and more. It’s quick to make, incredibly flavorful, and guaranteed to elevate your seafood feast. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- n a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until smooth.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Let the sauce simmer for another minute, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve warm as a dipping sauce for crab legs, shrimp, lobster, or any seafood. Enjoy!
Notes
- Want it spicier? Add a little extra cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce!
- Don’t overcook the garlic—it should be fragrant, not browned.
- If butter solidifies as it cools, gently reheat on low before serving.
- Make it extra rich by adding a splash of heavy cream for a creamy version.
- Try it with bread! This sauce is just as delicious as a dipping sauce for warm, crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg