Blove's Smackalicious Seafood Sauce – Bold Butter & Cajun Spice Blend

Blove’s Seafood Sauce is a rich, savory butter sauce infused with garlic, Cajun spices, and a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. It’s ideal for slathering over seafood boils, grilled shrimp, crawfish, or even roasted veggies, elevating any dish to seafood feast status.

Ingredients

• Spice Mix:
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp lemon pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• Salt, to taste
• Sauce:
• 3–4 garlic cloves (or up to 1 bulb for extra garlic flavor)
• ¼ cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
• 2 cups unsalted butter (or use vegan butter for dairy-free)
• 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
• Optional: white vinegar, hot sauce, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, lemon pepper, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, brown sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
2. In a food processor, pulse fresh garlic cloves and chopped onion until finely minced.
3. Melt 2 cups (4 sticks) butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
4. Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and optional ingredients (white vinegar, hot sauce, ground ginger, red pepper flakes). Stir well.
5. Add seasoning mix; bring to a low boil and simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Remove from heat and use immediately or store, refrigerate, and reheat gently.
7. Serve as a dipping sauce or pour over seafood and sides.