Garlicky Lemon Paprika Seafood Basting Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this Garlicky Lemon Paprika Seafood Basting Sauce, a bold and flavorful blend of butter, olive oil, and fresh herbs that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Bursting with aromatic minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a vibrant duo of smoked and sweet paprika, this quick and easy sauce is the perfect companion for grilling, baking, or searing shrimp, salmon, scallops, and more. The optional cayenne pepper adds a hint of heat, while fresh parsley and lemon zest provide a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this seafood basting sauce transforms simple seafood into a mouthwatering masterpiece with minimal effort. Ideal for seafood lovers seeking a bold, garlicky glaze, this recipe is guaranteed to impress at your next gathering or quiet weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from browning.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant but not browned.
Add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine and allow the spices to bloom for about 30 seconds.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are fully integrated.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley for freshness and color.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Use immediately to baste seafood while grilling, baking, or searing. Brush generously over shrimp, salmon, scallops, or any seafood of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
