Angry Crab Trifecta Sauce Recipe
This Angry Crab Trifecta Sauce Recipe is spicy, creamy and full of bold flavor. It is perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust for spice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add Mayonnaise
- Put mayonnaise in a medium-sized mixing bowl. This will be the creamy base of the sauce.
Add Ketchup
- Add ketchup and stir gently to combine evenly with mayonnaise.
Add Sweet Chili Sauce
- Add sweet chili sauce for sweetness and subtle heat. Mix until smooth.
Add Hot Sauce
- Pour hot sauce into the mixture. Adjust the amount depending on preferred spice level.
Add Garlic and Onion Powder
- Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder evenly. Stir well to mix flavors.
Add Smoked Paprika
- Add smoked paprika for warmth and color. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add lemon juice for tanginess and freshness. Mix until the sauce is uniform.
Add Sugar
- If desired, add sugar to balance heat and acidity. Mix until dissolved.
Season with Salt and Pepper
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir again to ensure flavors are balanced.
Rest the Sauce
- Cover and let the sauce sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning, heat or sweetness if necessary.
Serve
- Serve immediately with crab, shrimp, fried seafood or vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce for mild or extra spicy flavor.
- Add smoked paprika for smoky flavor.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a zesty twist.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangy version.
- Mix with melted butter for seafood dipping sauce.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Blend in roasted red peppers for color and flavor.