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Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe

Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe

Welcome to the Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe. Hook and Reel Sauce is a bold, buttery, and spicy seafood sauce that elevates any boil to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
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Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Citrus squeezer

Method
 

Step 1: Melt the butter
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil. Let the butter melt slowly without burning.
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Step 2: Sauté garlic and onion
  1. Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Stir well until fragrant and lightly golden.
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Step 3: Add spices
  1. Mix in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
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Step 4: Add liquids
  1. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Add brown sugar to balance the flavors. Stir thoroughly.
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Step 5: Simmer the sauce
  1. To allow the flavors to meld, let the sauce simmer for ten minutes. Stir occasionally until thickened.
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Step 6: Serve
  1. Turn off the heat and serve this flavorful sauce over seafood boils, shrimp, or crab legs.
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Notes

Store Hook and Reel Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stove, stirring well.