Are you a seafood lover looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your favorite crustaceans?
Look no further than this recipe for a fiery and buttery garlic lemon pepper sauce, perfect for pairing with crab legs or any other seafood of your choice.
With just six simple ingredients and under 30 minutes of cook time, you can create a feast fit for a king.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make this delicious Cajun-inspired sauce and share some tips for steaming your seafood to perfection.
So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
How To Make Fiery Crab Fiery Cajun Sauce?
To make this fiery and buttery garlic lemon pepper sauce, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– Garlic
– Butter
– Cayenne pepper
– Lemon pepper seasoning
– Old Bay seasoning
– Cajun seasoning
First, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Next, add in the cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Finally, add in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed to achieve your desired level of spiciness.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make a delicious Fiery Crab Fiery Cajun Sauce, you’ll need a few key ingredients to achieve that perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
– Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a pungent and slightly sweet flavor to the sauce. Make sure to mince it finely for the best results.
– Butter: Unsalted butter provides a creamy and rich base for the sauce. You can use salted butter if that’s all you have, but adjust the amount of added salt accordingly.
– Cayenne pepper: This fiery spice adds heat to the sauce. Use as much or as little as you like, depending on your tolerance for spiciness.
– Lemon pepper seasoning: This seasoning blend contains dried lemon zest and black pepper, which adds a tangy and slightly citrusy flavor to the sauce.
– Old Bay seasoning: A classic seafood seasoning that contains a blend of herbs and spices like celery salt, paprika, and mustard. It adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
– Cajun seasoning: A spicy blend of herbs and spices like cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. It gives the sauce its signature Cajun flavor.
With these ingredients on hand, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of Fiery Crab Fiery Cajun Sauce in no time. Just follow the recipe instructions carefully and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Enjoy!
Preparing Your Seafood
Before adding your seafood to the fiery Cajun sauce, it’s important to properly prepare it. Begin by cleaning and deveining your shrimp if using. You can also use other seafood such as crab, crawfish, or mussels for this recipe.
Once your seafood is cleaned and ready to go, heat up a large pot or seafood boiler and bring water to a boil. Add in the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Allow the pot to come back to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will allow the flavors of the aromatics and seasonings to infuse into the broth.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. Discard the solids and keep the broth warm.
Now you can add your prepared seafood into the broth along with corn, potatoes, onions, garlic, lemon wedges, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper. Bring everything back to a boil and cook until the seafood is fully cooked through.
Once your seafood is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour your fiery Cajun sauce over the top of the seafood and toss gently to coat.
Serve hot with additional lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over top. This fiery Cajun seafood dish is sure to impress any guests at your next dinner party or family gathering.
Making The Fiery Cajun Sauce
If you’re looking to add some heat to your seafood boil, this fiery Cajun sauce is the perfect addition. The combination of garlic, butter, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun seasoning creates a bold and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with crab, shrimp, crawfish, and other seafood.
To make the sauce, start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant for about 1-2 minutes. Then, add in the cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Finally, add in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed to achieve your desired level of spiciness. This fiery Cajun sauce is perfect for dipping crab legs or drizzling over a seafood boil made just like in New Orleans.
Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or Facebook if you make it and leave us a comment below. Happy cooking!
Tips For Perfectly Steaming Seafood
Steaming seafood is a great way to cook it without adding any extra oil or fat. Here are some tips for perfectly steaming seafood:
1. Use a tiered steamer: This allows you to cook multiple types of seafood at once, with the ones that take longer on the bottom and the ones that cook faster on top.
2. Start with the longest cooking seafood: If you’re cooking a variety of seafood, start with the one that takes the longest to cook, such as corn or potatoes. This ensures everything is done at the same time.
3. Don’t overcook: Keep an eye on your seafood and remove it from the steamer as soon as it’s cooked through. Overcooked seafood can become tough and rubbery.
4. Use precooked crab legs: If you’re using crab legs, consider buying precooked ones from the store. This saves time and prevents overcooking.
5. Cut open crab legs: To make it easier for your guests to eat, use kitchen shears to cut open the crab legs before steaming.
By following these tips, you can ensure that your steamed seafood is perfectly cooked and ready to be tossed in your fiery Cajun sauce for a delicious and unforgettable meal.
Serving And Enjoying Your Fiery Crab With Fiery Cajun Sauce
Once you have prepared your Fiery Crab with Fiery Cajun Sauce, it’s time to serve and enjoy it! At Fiery Crab, we believe in creating a fun and casual dining experience, so we recommend serving your seafood boil directly on the table without any plates or cutlery. This way, you can dig right in with your hands and savor the delicious flavors of the seafood and the fiery Cajun sauce.
We do provide bibs and gloves to make sure you don’t get too messy, but don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty! The best way to enjoy your Fiery Crab with Fiery Cajun Sauce is to grab a handful of shrimp, crawfish, or crab, dip it into the sauce, and savor the explosion of flavors in your mouth.
To complement the seafood boil, we recommend serving some sides such as corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage. These sides soak up the delicious sauce and add a nice balance to the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning.
And don’t forget to pair your meal with a refreshing drink like a cold beer or a glass of iced tea. The combination of spicy seafood and a cold drink is the perfect way to beat the summer heat.
