While barbecues are often a highlight of the summer season in the U.S. seafood boils are the true king of summer in much of the South. From Lowcountry seafood boils to crawfish stews this Southern tradition is simple tasty and a perfect match for a hungry crowd. All you have to do to make it is pick out some of your favorite seafood and starch cook your ingredients in a large pot with spices and decide what to serve with it.
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While there are many things that go into a seafood boil there’s only one sauce you really need: a simple buttery topping. All you need for this is some salted butter chicken broth diced yellow onion and garlic lemon juice and your choice of spices. We recommend using plenty of smoked paprika homemade Old Bay and salt and pepper to taste. The smoky flavors of Old Bay combined with the savory goodness of butter and the refreshing brightness of lemon juice make for the perfect sauce for this classic Southern meal.
From hearty steamed crab legs spicy andouille sausage sweet corn on the cob (with the best corn on the cob hack of course) to the tender boiled potatoes this easy delicious topping is super well-rounded and pairs well with the whole mix of sweet savory and smoky flavors. It lets the main ingredients of your stew shine while adding tons of extra flavor. Plus it’s a great base to add as many spices as you like.
To make this sauce simply melt butter in a pan. While it’s bubbling sauté some chopped onion in the mixture (chopping them finely is important so that the onion fully releases its flavors as it cooks). While salted butter is a good idea to use for more flavor those who want more control over the saltiness of this dish may want to opt for unsalted butter. Whichever version you choose don’t skimp on the butter as this is what really gives the sauce its richness and flavor.
