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Seafood boil sauce Calories
Butter-based spicy seafood sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Seafood boil sauce (30 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 102 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Seafood boil sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
124
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
12.6g
· 16% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 2% · Fat 90%
Seafood boil sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.44 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.33 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Seafood boil sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 494 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seafood boil sauce
What does seafood boil sauce taste like?
Seafood boil sauce tastes buttery, garlicky, tangy, and warmly spiced, often with noticeable heat. Lemon brightens the rich butter, while Cajun-style spices add peppery depth; the exact balance varies by recipe and brand.
How do you make seafood boil sauce thicker?
To thicken seafood boil sauce, simmer it gently to reduce excess liquid, or whisk in a little more butter. Avoid a hard boil, which can make the butter separate and leave the sauce greasy.
Why does seafood boil sauce separate?
Seafood boil sauce often separates when butter gets too hot or the sauce sits without stirring. Warm it gently and whisk continuously to bring the fat and liquid back together; adding a small splash of warm water can help.
Can you use seafood boil sauce on crab legs?
Yes, seafood boil sauce works especially well with crab legs. Brush it over freshly cooked crab or serve it warm for dipping, so the buttery garlic seasoning complements the sweet crab meat without masking it.
Can seafood boil sauce be used on corn and potatoes?
Yes, seafood boil sauce is commonly tossed with corn and potatoes served alongside boiled seafood. Add it while they are hot so the butter coats their surfaces, or offer it separately for dipping.
What can you use instead of seafood boil sauce?
Garlic butter with lemon and Cajun-style seasoning is a practical substitute for seafood boil sauce. It gives cooked shrimp or crab a similar buttery, spicy finish, though bottled sauces may have a more concentrated seasoning blend.
How do you make seafood boil sauce less spicy without losing flavor?
Reduce the cayenne or hot sauce and keep the garlic, lemon, and other savory seasonings in seafood boil sauce. A little extra butter can soften the heat, while lemon helps the finished sauce still taste lively.
Can you make seafood boil sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make seafood boil sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Rewarm it slowly while stirring before serving; if the butter has separated, whisk the sauce until it looks more uniform.
Is seafood boil sauce the same as Cajun butter sauce?
Not exactly: seafood boil sauce is usually a Cajun-style butter sauce, but recipes may include seafood-boil seasoning, lemon, or other spices in different proportions. Cajun butter sauce is a broader description and does not imply one fixed recipe.
What seafood is best with seafood boil sauce?
Shrimp, crab, crawfish, lobster, and mussels all pair well with seafood boil sauce. Its buttery, spicy flavor is especially suited to shellfish, and it can be served as a coating or a dipping sauce.
Seafood boil sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
102µg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
3.6µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.42mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
2.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Selenium
0.84µg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
Seafood boil sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Seafood boil sauce
To burn the 124 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Seafood boil sauce?
Seafood boil sauce is a buttery, spiced sauce associated with seafood boils in the American South, especially Gulf Coast cooking. Recipes commonly combine butter with garlic, chilli and seasoning; some also add lemon for a bright edge.
It is rich, savoury and often pleasantly hot, served for dipping or spooned over shellfish, corn and potatoes at a communal seafood boil. Elsewhere, it works just as well alongside simply cooked prawns or other seafood. The sauce is high in fat and energy, so a little goes a long way; add extra lemon or serve it with plain vegetables for a lighter balance.
How Nutritious Is Seafood boil sauce?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Seafood boil sauce Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Seafood boil sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Seafood boil sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Seafood boil sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.6:1).
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