Blove Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make Blove sauce, the famous seafood dipping sauce. Packed with bold spices and buttery richness, it’s perfect for crab boils, shrimp, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lare onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in all the dry seasonings: paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay, chili powder, black pepper, and sugar. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite seafood!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by reducing cayenne pepper or adding more hot sauce.
- For a richer flavor, use seafood stock instead of chicken broth.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.