Hot Catfish Sauce

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 10 min.

Servings:

Drizzle this hot sauce over your fried, grilled, or baked catfish for a deliciously spicy kick. It's also great as a dipping sauce for catfish nuggets or other seafood.

Ingredients

1/2 cup hot sauce

1/4 cup butter

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add Garlic: Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine Ingredients: Add the hot sauce, lemon juice, honey (if using), Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.