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whole shabang recipe

Whole Shabang Sauce Recipe 

The Boiling Crab is a hot spot for seafood lovers across the United States and The Whole Sha-Bang!® sauce for seafood boils is the main attraction. Luckily, it’s easy to make at home and can be used on more than just seafood! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole
Servings 6 people
Calories 300 kcal
Equipment
  • saucepan
  • citrus squeezer
  • mixing bowl
Ingredients
  
  • 2 cups Unsalted Butter (4 sticks)
  • 30 cloves Fresh Garlic preferably large, peeled and minced 
  • 3 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Paprika
  • 2 tsp Hot Paprika 
  • 2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning 
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder 
  • 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (use more or less depending on preferred spice levels)
  • 3 tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup Water
Instructions
 
  • Set a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and gently melt two sticks of butter, take extra care not to brown or burn. 
    Once the butter is bubbling slightly, add in all of the garlic and saute until fragrant and slightly soft but not brown, about 2 minutes.
  • In the same saucepan, add the remaining 2 sticks of butter and gently melt. 
    Once melted, add in Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, sweet paprika, hot paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and stir. 
    The spices will sputter and bubble and the butter will change color and become frothy. 
    Once the spices are fragrant (about 2-3 minutes), add in the sugar, hot sauce, lemon juice, and water. Stir to incorporate. 
  • Turn the heat to low and allow the butter and spice mixture to gently simmer for 10 minutes so the flavors meld. Stir occasionally and take extra care not to burn. 
  • Once the sauce is done simmering, pour it into a large mixing bowl or seafood bag. Add in prepared shellfish of choice and stir, coating generously. 
    Allow the shellfish to marinate in the sauce for at least 5 and up to 15 minutes (only marinate for longer if they’re shell-on). 
    Optionally, add in prepared potatoes.
    Serve and enjoy! 
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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