Bloves Seafood Boil Sauce Recipe (best easy copycat!)

This delicious Bloves Seafood Sauce Boil Sauce Recipe is a gift to the universe from YouTuber B Love. Bloves Seafood Sauce is an internet sensation and now this rich, savory, buttery sauce can be yours any night of the week!

Writing a seafood blog comes with many benefits. The best part just might be hearing about all kinds of new and trending seafood dishes and sauces. So when I heard about this popular YouTube star making a seafood sauce recipe, I knew I must try out her easy recipe.

Good Lord. It’s magic.

Blove was kind enough to share an outline of her recipe on her YouTube page. But every ingredient in the spice-packed seasoning combination lists a range of measurements and optional ingredients. So I was determined to test the recipe and come up with the measurements and combinations that worked best for all my favorite types of seafood.

Here it is, team! My favorite version of Bloves Seafood Boil Sauce.

Make it. Drizzle it. Dunk it. Drink it.

Amen.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delightful dipping sauce:

Butter – melted butter is the foundation for this easy seafood sauce. I use salted butter and I never have to salt the finished sauce. But if you only have unsalted, just taste your finished sauce and add a pinch of salt, if needed.

Fresh garlic – 2 heads of garlic sounds like a lot, right? Trust me, it’s the perfect amount.

Onion – yellow onion is my preference here, but white or red are good options, as well.

Fresh ginger – the ginger adds amazing complexity to this seafood butter sauce. Substitute 1 teaspoon of dried ground ginger if you’re out of fresh ginger root.

Broth – I use seafood broth in this recipe. The original Blove sauce recipe called for chicken stock.

Worcestershire sauce – the perfect umami addition to this flavor-packed sauce.

Hot sauce – use your favorite hot sauce here. If you’re looking for a savory-but-not-spicy sauce, skip the hot sauce.

Fresh lemon juice – adds the perfect balancing acidity to the rich sauce. If you’re looking for even more zing, add in a tablespoon of fresh lemon zest at the same time you add the dry spices.

Seasoning Mix:

Old Bay Seasoning – add your favorite seafood seasoning as substitute.

Brown sugar – a touch of rich, molasses sweetness creates the perfect flavor.

Paprika – adds both color and flavor. If you’re looking for a smoky touch, add equal parts smoked paprika and regular sweet.

Black pepper – substitute white pepper, if you prefer that floral, less spicy, flavor.

Lemon pepper – if you need a substitute, use a little extra black pepper and lemon zest.

Cajun seasoning – your favorite brand will do here.

Garlic powder – a little more garlic flavor never hurts, right?

Onion powder – substitute dried or dehydrated onion flakes, if needed.

Chili powder – adds a lovely smokiness to the butter sauce.

Red pepper flakes – substitute extra hot sauce or cayenne. Omit if you want a milder sauce.

Oregano – dried oregano works best here. If using fresh, reduce to 1/2 teaspoon.

Cayenne pepper – adds the perfect kick of heat! Just leave it out of you are looking for a savory but not spicy sauce.

For full measurements and directions, see the printable recipe card below.

Step by step instructions for Bloves Seafood Boil Recipe:

To begin, combine all of the dry spices in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Next, heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add all four sticks of butter. Once melted, add roughly chopped onion, crushed garlic cloves and fresh ginger. Cook the aromatics in the butter until fragrant and tender, 5-6 minutes. Monitor the heat and reduce to medium-low heat, if needed, to keep the vegetables from browning at all.

Once the garlic, onion and ginger are tender, add chicken broth (or seafood), worchestire, hot sauce and fresh lemon juice to the pan of butter and tender vegetables. Stir to combine and continue cooking the mixture for about 2 minutes.

Finally, add the cajun spice mix to the pan. Stir and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to crush up the tender onions, garlic and ginger, and emulsify the sauce. Without blending, all butter-based seafood sauce will separate into a top greasy layer of butter, and all of the spices and aromatics sink to the bottom. When emulsified, Blove’s sauce turns into a smooth and buttery delicious sauce that packs huge flavor into each bite.

Serve over seafood boil, fish, meat, lobster potatoes or veggies.

FAQ’s and Serving Suggestions:

To store leftover sauce, transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat frozen sauce, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and heat over medium in a saucepan until warm.

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