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Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce Recipe – A 5-ingredients dipping sauce for crab legs and shrimp. Plus, it's gluten free, dairy free, and ketogenic!

Dipping Sauce for Seafood

Do you eat more seafood in the summer than any other time of year? We do.

Many types of fish and shellfish are so plentiful in the summer months, it just seems right to strap on a plastic bib and pull out the shell crackers.

Not to mention that summertime is the best time to head out towards the beach for vacation. This recipe will be your saving grace when making fresh seafood from home (or your vacation rental!)

Only 5-Ingredient Seafood Sauce

Seafood Dipping Sauce

We love to steam or grill seafood in the warm season, then serve it with melted butter or creamy sauces.

However, this year I've been experimenting with dairy-free seafood dipping options, because our daughter is currently dealing with several food intolerances.

I want her to feel excited about her meals, even though she can no longer consume all the foods the rest of us can eat. Therefore, I'm skipping the classic standbys loaded with dairy and gluten, and using cleaner ingredients with bold flavor.

Making Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce

Spicy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Today's 5-ingredient Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce recipe is my absolute new favorite dipping sauce for fresh-caught Dungeness crab and local Carolina shrimp.

It's light and perky with a mellow base of gluten free mayonnaise, a strong tangy note from French's ® Classic Yellow Mustard , and a pop of spicy heat from onions and horseradish.

It's got a kick, yet does not overpower the fresh sweet flavor of the seafood. Perfection!

French's Classic Yellow Mustard

French's Classic Yellow Mustard is a summertime staple because it is packed with zesty appeal, and provides a gorgeous sunshine yellow color to recipes.

Yet, did you know it's also very easy to incorporate into allergy-friendly foods?

Made with only mustard seeds, vinegar, water, and spices, French's Classic Yellow Mustard is naturally gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free , and free of artificial colors and preservatives . Plus, it's low carb keto fans!

It makes this Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce a lean, yet tantalizing, addition to all your protein-packed seafood dishes.

Best Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce

How To Make Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce

Start by grating a shallot into fine pieces with a sharp grater.
Add the mayonnaise, French's Classic Yellow Mustard, worcestershire sauce, onion, and a scant amount of horseradish to a bowl.
Stir until smooth. Then chill the Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce until it's time to serve it.

This will be your new go-to sauce to make with almost any dish (including meats and veggies) to spice up the flavor profile, turning the dish from bland to grand !

Spicy Mustard Sauce

The Best 5 Ingredients

This amazing recipe only takes 5 ingredients for endless dipping possibilities:

Low-Fat Mayonnaise
French's Classic Yellow Mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Grated Shallots
Prepared horseradish

Seafood Dipping Sauce

Check the Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce Recipe card below to learn more!

Mustard Seafood Sauce

Ways To Use Spicy Mustard Seafood Dipping Sauce

Try serving this seafood dip with:

Shrimp
Crab claws and legs
Lobster tails
Grilled oysters or clams
Halibut, seabass, or grouper
Brushed over salmon before grilling or baking

Sauce for Seafood

Not a fan of seafood?

Serve our mustard dip with:

Pork chops
Steaks
Chicken thighs
Baked Ham
Roasted Vegetables
French Fries
As a chip dip
Or sandwich spread

Seriously, this "boss sauce" makes everything taste better!

Mustard Dipping Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Is mustard sauce good for your health?

The health benefits of mustard comes mainly from the mustard seeds that are ground into mustard. Mustard seeds provide power-packed omega-3 fatty acids and calcium. They are also known to be antibacterial, antifungal, and even offer anti-inflammatory properties.

How do you keep this mustard dip?

This mustard should stay in the fridge when not being served. Some mustards are able to stay at room temperature, however the horseradish in this dish needs to be refrigerated. Place it in an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Can I use a different style of mustard?

Although you can use any mustard in this recipe, classic yellow mustard provides the best color, tang, and spice level that appeals to most people.

Spicy Mustard Sauce

Other Seafood Dishes:

Carribean Shrimp Burgers
Pan Seared Scallops
Ahi Poke Bowl Recipe
Garlic Lime Oven Baked Salmon Recipe
Smoky Oven Baked Salmon
Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe (With Cream Cheese)
Cooking Fish 101 (How to Cook Fish Perfectly)

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Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce Recipe

Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce Recipe - A 5-ingredient dipping sauce for crab claws and legs, lobster, and shrimp. Gluten-free, dairy free, and ketogenic!

Servings: 8 people

Grate the shallots with a microplane or cheese grater.
Measure all the ingredients and place them in a small mixing bowl.
Stir well to combine. Then cover and chill until ready to serve.

Add extra horseradish for a spicier sauce. This dipping sauce is also wonderful on oysters and clams, grilled pork chops, or as a sandwich spread!

Serving: 1.5 tablespoons , Calories: 50 kcal , Carbohydrates: 2 g , Protein: 0 g , Fat: 4 g , Saturated Fat: 0 g , Cholesterol: 2 mg , Sodium: 239 mg , Potassium: 25 mg , Fiber: 0 g , Sugar: 0 g , Vitamin A: 15 IU , Vitamin C: 0.2 mg , Calcium: 5 mg , Iron: 0.2 mg

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by French's Classic Yellow Mustard. All opinions are my own.

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